Financial Planning Archives

Cost of Goods Sold Formula: A Step-by-Step Guide

November 24, 2021 / Mint

Cost Of Goods Sold Definition Cost of goods sold (COGS) is the cost of producing the goods sold by a company. It accounts for the cost of materials and labor directly related to that good and for a designated accounting...

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Financial Planning, Hacks

7 Online Shopping Hacks to Save Money

November 15, 2021 / Zina Kumok

With the holidays coming up, it’s time to bust out our savings hacks. Here are some of our favorite ways to save money when shopping online.

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Financial Planning

Inflation Calculator

October 20, 2021 (Last Modified: December 1, 2021) / Mint

Over time, the average cost of goods and services tends to increase. As a result, you’ll need more money in order to purchase the same thing—that’s called inflation. The opposite of inflation is deflation, where the price of goods and...

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Financial Planning

Getting My Finances Together: Where Do I Even Start?

October 19, 2021 / Dan Miller

If you’ve decided to take control of your finances, you might be wondering how to start and what are the first things that you’ll want to do. If this sounds like where you are in your life, first of all,...

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Financial Planning

The Inflation Rate Formula & How to Calculate It

October 14, 2021 (Last Modified: November 9, 2021) / Mint

You might’ve heard your grandparents talk about how the prices of goods and services used to be way cheaper, and you might have imagined how great it would’ve been to pay 5 cents for a cup of coffee or even...

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Financial Planning

Best Money Advice for Stay At Home Parents

September 29, 2021 / Dan Miller

Being a stay at home parent is some of the most important work. Let’s take a look at the best money advice for stay at home parents.

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Financial Goals, Financial Planning

Achieving Your Financial Milestones

September 22, 2021 / Annemarie Belda

To celebrate and recognize how our Minters are achieving their financial milestones, we reached out to everyday Mint users like you, to share their stories. Whether it’s acing your savings goals, or paying off your credit card debt, every win...

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Financial Goals, Financial Planning

Making Financial Progress is Motivating

August 24, 2021 / Annemarie Belda

Setting goals is a crucial part of your journey as you work toward financial freedom. By setting goals tailored around your lifestyle, you can improve your financial habits, keep track of your financial progress, and identify expenses you can cut...

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Financial Planning

Take this Quiz to Find Out Which Area of Your Finances to Focus On in the Second Half of the Year

July 14, 2021 / Marsha Barnes

Keeping yourself motivated on this everchanging financial journey can be challenging at times. Life demands, family obligations, and so many competing priorities can quickly push this essential necessity to the very last item on your to-do list. Emotions like fear,...

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Financial Goals, Financial Planning

Achieving Your Financial Goals – One by One

July 6, 2021 / Annemarie Belda

Achieving your money goals is no easy feat, which is why here at Mint, we believe in celebrating ALL of your wins – no matter how big or small! The latest Minter we connected with is Jamila, a Healthcare Advertising...

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