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Moving Abroad? The Importance of a Life Insurance Review

August 25, 2020 (Last Modified: December 8, 2020) / Mint

Life insurance is never a pleasant topic of conversation – let’s face it, none of us relish having to contemplate our own mortality – but if you have any dependents or financial commitments such as a mortgage, it is an...

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Bill Alert! 7 Ways Mint.com Helps You Stay on Top of Payments

August 25, 2020 (Last Modified: December 8, 2020) / Mint

Imagine a personal finance guardian who’s always looking out for your best interest. That’s what you get at Mint.com. With your Mint account, the Alerts option lets you set reminders and notifications for important events. It’s like having an assistant...

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5 Easy Methods to Efficiently Track Auto Expenses and Mileage

August 25, 2020 (Last Modified: December 8, 2020) / Mint

If you’re like most business owners, entrepreneurs or salespeople, you probably have a shoebox full of gas receipts. Your shoebox may be disguising itself as the floor of the back seat of your car, or the bottom of your desk...

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5 Ways Balancing Your Checking Account Everyday Helps Keep Your Finances on Track

August 24, 2020 (Last Modified: December 8, 2020) / Mint

The realization that it’s been days or even weeks since the last time the checking account was last reconciled is a common occurrence that strikes fear in the minds of people trying to keep their finances on track. Getting the...

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Inflation Defined (What Is the Inflation Rate?)

August 24, 2020 (Last Modified: December 22, 2020) / Mint

Growing up, you may have heard your parents reminisce about how gas was only a quarter per gallon or that spending a night at the movie theaters only cost a nickel. This may leave you wondering why gas is now...

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How to Prepare for a Recession: 8 Tips You Can Start Now

August 18, 2020 (Last Modified: January 26, 2021) / Mint

A recession can impact your everyday life and budget, but there are things you can do to prepare. As of June 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic showed a possibility of a recession, with 33 million unemployed Americans inquiring about jobless benefits....

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How to Talk to Your Significant Other About Finances

August 18, 2020 (Last Modified: October 7, 2020) / Dan Miller

For National Couples Day, we are going to explore ways to talk to your significant other about finances and set financial goals as a couple.

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What Is a Good Credit Score to Buy a Car?

August 16, 2020 (Last Modified: February 10, 2021) / Mint

Next to purchasing a home and financing an education, buying a car can be one of the largest purchases most people make in their lifetime. Along with being a large and often expensive purchase, there are a lot of factors...

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What is a Living Trust?

August 10, 2020 (Last Modified: February 10, 2021) / Holly Parker

What will happen to your assets when you pass on? Who will be the recipient(s) of your possessions? Are there any contingencies for the inheritance of your assets? Who will manage their distribution? All of these questions, and more, are...

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Retirement Savings Calculator

July 28, 2020 (Last Modified: October 29, 2020) / Mint

It’s never too early to begin saving for retirement! Our retirement calculator makes it easy to set and keep tabs on your retirement savings goals. Fill in the calculator with your information and retirement expectations, and we’ll show you how...

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