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Comprehensive Insurance Explained

August 30, 2020 (Last Modified: October 7, 2020) / Mint

Getting a car – especially your first one – is a major life milestone. But in tandem with your car purchase, you’ll need to buy insurance coverage to protect your investment. As you’re shopping for car insurance, it’s important to...

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Down Payments Explained (How Much Should You Pay?)

August 26, 2020 (Last Modified: October 7, 2020) / Mint

Preparing for a big-ticket purchase? Be sure to learn about down payments beforehand. It’s pretty rare to buy a house, car, wedding ring, or any type of expensive item in all-cash without draining your savings, so many people turn to...

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4 Spending Regrets of the Pandemic

August 25, 2020 (Last Modified: August 26, 2020) / Dan Miller

COVID-19 caused changes in spending habits, and not always for the better. Here are some of the biggest regrets and how we can improve.

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How to Determine if You’re in a Financial Position to Quit Your Day Job

August 25, 2020 (Last Modified: March 26, 2021) / Mint

A lot of people dream about quitting their day job to pursue a different opportunity. Whether you want to become a stay-at-home parent or start your own business, you need to be prepared for what happens when your paycheck stops....

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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: April 12, 2021) / 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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