Before you have kids, planning for them and imagining what life will be like seems easy. You might have wild dreams about opening their college savings account with a hearty initial principal, teaching them how to save money, and sending...
Happiness and financial management are a match made in heaven. Living on a fixed income has its pros and cons, but you can work both to your advantage. Enhance the good points, work to lessen the not-so-great points, and you’ll...
Personal Finance Interview with Tawra Kellam on Saving at the Grocery Store If you’re looking for easy ways to save money on your budget, it seems personal finance bloggers and frugal living experts have a mantra about what not to...
If you’re taking a look at your finances for the first time, chances are that you have at least a few budgeting questions. Here are the most common questions about budgeting we get at Mint.com from first-timers like you. What...
As a single parent, you have a lot of responsibility resting on your shoulders. You’re in charge and no one else can decide the best way to budget your money or how to create a solid financial plan. This financial...
Unless you live in an apartment where utilities are included, you probably groan slightly every month when your utility bill arrives, and you may wonder how you can account for utilities in your monthly budget. It’s difficult to define an...
Oh dear, the overspending spouse. Few couples consistently avoid money problems, but yours might not be as overwhelming as you think. Even if they are, there’s only one way to get on a solid financial path, and that’s by taking...
Why Mint.com is the Free Budget Planner for You Technology will help you stay on track with your spending. Whether you’re on that six figure salary or struggling with a shoestring budget, Mint.com has the budget software for you. One...
Budgeting for a New Pet Whether you’re considering adopting a cat, dog, rabbit, hamster, or guinea pig, you must be committed to caring for your new pet for its lifetime. Adding a pet as a new family member is exciting,...
Budgets don’t have to be confusing, even though some of them look that way. The lines and entries and dollar amounts can overwhelm at first glance. You might not even know how to use the information once you have it....