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Early Career

27 Motivational Career Podcasts for 2021

May 24, 2021 (Last Modified: September 17, 2021) / Mint

Whether you’re currently in the process of looking for a job, transitioning into a new career field, or starting your own business to achieve financial freedom, you can gain inspiration from listening to motivational career podcasts. One major perk of...

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Early Career

Don’t Lose Money to Burnout by Setting Boundaries at Work

May 17, 2021 (Last Modified: September 17, 2021) / Mint

In a world of remote work, the blurred physical boundaries between personal and professional life make it challenging to avoid stress and burnout. With 54 percent of workers in a Pew Research Center survey wanting to work from home even...

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Money Etiquette

Simple vs. Compound Interest: How to Tell the Difference

May 3, 2021 (Last Modified: September 28, 2021) / Mint

Simple interest is calculated based only on the principal balance, whereas compound interest is calculated based on the principal balance and the accumulated interest from the previous periods. This means compound interest will make the amount owed grow at a...

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Early Career

The 20 Fastest Growing Jobs of the Next Decade

May 3, 2021 (Last Modified: June 22, 2021) / Mint

The job landscape is constantly changing, and if the past year has taught us anything, it’s that opportunity and security in our careers is highly valuable. For those looking to make a career change or just getting started, it may...

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Investing Advice

Types of Municipal Bonds and Their Risks

April 28, 2021 (Last Modified: September 21, 2021) / Mint

Municipal bonds allow investors to lend money to local governments so that they can fund daily operations as well as public works projects, such as road construction, improvements to schools and hospitals, and more. The primary benefit of municipal bonds,...

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Investing Advice

The 13 Best Investing Apps for Beginners to Try in 2021

April 26, 2021 (Last Modified: September 16, 2021) / Mint

Whether you want to be hands on or hands off when it comes to investing, start building your wealth with any of these best investing apps for beginners.

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Unemployment

Understanding the Main Types of Unemployment

April 23, 2021 / Mint

You’ve probably heard unemployment rates talked about often in the news, especially recently, as the COVID-19 pandemic brought the economy to a halt, and tens of millions of Americans ended up without work. Many people also have personal experience with...

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Financial Planning

What is a Recession? (Are We in One or Close to One?)

April 23, 2021 (Last Modified: September 21, 2021) / Mint

For many, the idea of a recession can be extremely unsettling. In fact, it’s been a little more than a decade since Americans faced one of the worst recessions in history: The Great Recession of 2008 that was fueled by...

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Investing Advice

What is an IPO? An Overview of Initial Public Offerings

April 23, 2021 / Mint

If you read about startups, are interested in investing, or keep a finger on the pulse of cutting edge tech, you’re probably heard of an IPO. IPOs are a big deal for new companies — but what exactly are they?...

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Financial Planning

What Is Repossession and How Does It Work?

April 23, 2021 (Last Modified: August 23, 2021) / Mint

Falling behind on payments, falling into debt, or defaulting on a loan all have the potential to result in repossession. But how does repossession work? It can be a complicated process, and there are different types of repossession to consider. ...

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