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Financial Literacy

How Do Negative Interest Rates Work? What They May Mean for Your Wallet

November 4, 2020 / Mint
How Do Negative Interest Rates Work? What They May Mean for Your WalletImagine a world where the bank pays you to take out a loan. This is what’s known as a negative interest rate, and while it may seem counterintuitive at first, it can have economic benefits in a struggling economy. So,...

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What You Need to Open a Bank Account

September 23, 2020 (Last Modified: October 5, 2020) / Mint
What You Need to Open a Bank AccountOpening a checking or savings account is very straightforward, but you’ll want to make sure that you have all the documents you need when you visit your local branch or apply online. Find out what you need to open a...

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40 Financial Statistics for 2020

September 18, 2020 (Last Modified: September 21, 2020) / Mint
40 Financial Statistics for 2020No matter where you are in your personal financial journey, learning the latest facts and figures can help you broaden your knowledge. Although the Internet is an endless source of information, it’s not easy to sort through it all or...

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Coronavirus (COVID-19), Financial Literacy, Financial Planning

The ABCs of Financial Empowerment

September 11, 2020 / Marsha Barnes
The ABCs of Financial Empowerment

When you think of financial empowerment, what comes to mind? No matter what your financial situation is, there are 3 key areas to focus on.

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2020’s Most and Least Financially Literate States

August 31, 2020 (Last Modified: September 1, 2020) / Mint
2020’s Most and Least Financially Literate StatesFinancial literacy is the ability to understand and use money skills to maintain your personal finances. This mostly applies to simple money skills the everyday person uses, like building a grocery budget and saving for a rainy day and retirement. ...

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4 Tips for Women to Feel Empowered About Their Finances

August 26, 2020 / Marsha Barnes
4 Tips for Women to Feel Empowered About Their Finances

As women we have many responsibilities and financial goals can slip down the to-do list. Use these tips to reignite your money moves.

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How to Close a Bank Account: A Step by Step Guide

July 28, 2020 (Last Modified: August 6, 2020) / Mint
How to Close a Bank Account: A Step by Step GuideClosing a bank account is a straightforward process, but it can take an unexpectedly long time if you aren’t prepared. Depending on a few different factors, the process can take a day, a week, or even a few months.  In...

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Gross Income vs. Net Income: Differences and How to Calculate Each

July 21, 2020 / Mint
Gross Income vs. Net Income: Differences and How to Calculate EachWhether you’re running your own business or working for someone else, knowing your gross income vs. net income is key to understanding how you’re doing financially. These two common terms may show up when you’re filing taxes, applying for loans,...

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Coronavirus: What You Need to Know to Get Through This Volatile Financial Time

March 15, 2020 (Last Modified: December 22, 2020) / Brittney Castro
Coronavirus: What You Need to Know to Get Through This Volatile Financial Time

With growing uncertainty we hope to provide some guidance. Here are 10 important things you can do with your money right now.

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Everything You Need to Know About Individual Retirement Accounts

March 5, 2020 / Farnoosh Torabi
Everything You Need to Know About Individual Retirement AccountsThere are several types of IRAs that I’ll discuss below, including traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, SEP IRAs, and more, as well as how to open one, recommendations for which type works for you, and benefits of IRAs.Everything You...

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