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Small Business Loans

April 23, 2021 / Mint

Every small business needs some capital in order to get up and running. As an entrepreneur, you may need to hire staff, rent a storefront or office space, or invest in equipment or technology necessary for managing day-to-day operations. So...

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

How to Find Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) in Your State

April 22, 2021 (Last Modified: September 28, 2021) / Mint

The current job market continues to fluctuate amid the active COVID-19 pandemic, leaving an unprecedented number of workers laid off and struggling to find alternative employment options. Without a clear sense of when the economy will return to its former...

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Personal Finance

Is PayPal Safe? [11 Tips to Buy and Sell Safely on PayPal]

April 22, 2021 (Last Modified: September 6, 2021) / Mint

PayPal is one of the top web-based financial transaction tools online, with millions of users paying for goods, services, and content on the platform. However, even the largest companies often have trouble ensuring that all customers’ security is protected, and...

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Housing Finances

How to Sell a House: 7 Steps for the Best Way to Sell

April 22, 2021 (Last Modified: September 6, 2021) / Mint

You know what they say: there’s no place like home! What Dorothy didn’t tell you is that there’s also no sale like the sale of your home. Selling your home is probably the biggest sale you’ll make in your life....

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How to Get a Free Credit Score Report

April 22, 2021 (Last Modified: April 23, 2021) / Mint

A credit report is a detailed overview of your credit history, including your payment history, lines of credit, and how consistent you’ve been with paying off your credit balances. Three national credit bureaus issue credit reports: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion....

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Credit Info

How to Apply for a Credit Card

April 22, 2021 (Last Modified: April 23, 2021) / Mint

Credit cards can be a convenient way to pay for your daily transactions, cover larger expenses, or manage monthly subscription payments. However, if you’ve never applied for a credit card before, the process can seem a little daunting. You might...

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Housing Finances

FHA Streamline Refinance [Rates, Closing Costs & More]

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

FHA streamline refinancing is a quick and simple way to improve the terms on your home loan — but it only applies to those who have already taken out an FHA loan to finance the purchase of their property. This...

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Investing Advice

Disability Insurance (Why You Need It & How to Get It)

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

It’s always smart to prepare for the worst. But, unfortunately, many Americans don’t account for emergencies. This is illustrated by the fact that roughly 40% of Americans have reported that they wouldn’t be able to pay an unexpected $400 bill...

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Personal Finance

Bull vs Bear Markets & What They Mean for Investors

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

If you’re curious about investing, or if you’ve ever heard investors talking about how the market is doing lately, you may have come across the terms bull market and bear market. These two phrases describe the way that the market...

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Financial Planning

What Is a Budget Deficit? Deficit Causes & Solutions

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

If you pay attention to politics, work for a company, or are around accountants often, you’ve probably heard of a budget deficit. While the way people talk about budget deficits make them sound confusing and difficult, the concept is actually...

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