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How to Use Envelope Budgeting to Increase Your Savings

August 2, 2021 / Mint

Having a hard time saving your hard-earned money each month? Maybe it’s time to consider the envelope budgeting method. This money management strategy forces you to accurately budget your expenses each month by only giving you access to a predetermined...

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Wedding Season is Back, Here’s How to Budget for it

July 7, 2021 / Zina Kumok

After many couples postponed their weddings in 2020, 2021 is shaping up to be jam-packed. Here are some ways to budget for wedding season.

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Budgeting With a Part-Time Job

July 6, 2021 / Zina Kumok

From tracking expenses for tax deductions to taking advantage of benefits, here are a few considerations when budgeting with a part-time job.

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NEW Mint Feature Highlight: Transaction Widget on iOS

April 13, 2021 (Last Modified: May 27, 2021) / Annemarie Belda

With the new widget, you can track your spending without even opening the app. It’s customizable and will never show up on your lock screen.

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Do You Know How Much You’re Spending on Dining and Takeout?

April 6, 2021 / Zina Kumok

Here’s how to determine the right amount to budget for take-out and dining, strategies to save money when ordering from restaurants.

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Budgeting for Teens: 14 Tips For Growing Your Money Young

March 29, 2021 / Mint

While you may need to learn geography and geometry to get your high school diploma, some important life skills aren’t always taught in school. Budgeting is a real-life skill that you can practice every day to set yourself up for...

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Zero-Based Budgeting 101

February 11, 2021 / Zina Kumok

Strategically allocating finances is about more than just putting money into investment accounts. It’s also the best way to plan and save.

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How to Balance Your Life and Budget: 12 Tips to Stay Organized

February 8, 2021 (Last Modified: May 17, 2021) / Mint

Life’s a juggling act. You could be building your career, spending time on hobbies, and making time for those you love all at once. Finding a healthy way to navigate all three can be a hard code to crack. Often,...

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How to Include Some Guilt-Free Spending in Your Budget

December 14, 2020 / Elle Martinez

Here are ways to keep expenses guilt-free to bring joy without breaking the bank and why having some fun money is a wise financial move.

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6 Signs Your Personal Finance Software Makes Life Easier

November 11, 2020 (Last Modified: December 8, 2020) / Mint

6 Signs Your Personal Finance Software Makes Life Easier Finding personal finance software is easy, because there are countless choices in mobile apps, online programs, and finance software you can run on your home computer. But they’re certainly not equal....

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