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Home Ownership, Money & Relationships, Real Money Talk, Relationships

Marriage or Mortgage?

August 20, 2021 / Dan Miller

Marriage or mortgage? The right answer will be different for each couple, but here’s a look at some of the things to consider.

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Money & Relationships, Real Money Talk

Real Money Talk: How to Bring up Money with Friends

August 2, 2021 / Zina Kumok

Talking about finances with friends can be a tough or feel embarrassing. Let’s make it simple with these practical tips.

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Budgeting, Money & Relationships, Real Money Talk

Wedding Season is Back, Here’s How to Budget for it

July 7, 2021 / Zina Kumok

After many couples postponed their weddings in 2020, 2021 is shaping up to be jam-packed. Here are some ways to budget for wedding season.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19), Real Money Talk

4 Reasons to Show Gratitude for Financial Blessings in 2020

November 26, 2020 / Dan Miller

Ahhh 2020 — what a year! If you’re like most people, 2020 has not gone quite as you expected it, way back in January. Tens of millions of people (or more) have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, either physically,...

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Coronavirus (COVID-19), Family Finances, Real Money Talk

Employee Roundup: Ways to Creatively and Safely Celebrate the Holidays this Year

November 21, 2020 / Jane Lohani

2020 has been an unprecedented and challenging year for many of us. I had my first child this year and it’s difficult coming to terms that her first Christmas just won’t be the big event we’d all love it to...

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Money & Relationships, Real Money Talk

Self-compassion: The only thing holding you back from mastering your money

October 23, 2020 (Last Modified: February 11, 2021) / Jackie Porter

Regardless of how much experience you have with managing your finances—be it decades or days—a common psychological challenge I see when it comes to managing money is low self-esteem. Psychological research suggests that people with high self-esteem focus on growth...

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Mint Celebrates World Mental Health Day with Happy Money

October 10, 2020 / Jackie Porter

Today, October 10, 2020, marks the celebration of World Mental Health Day. This day is celebrated by more than 150 countries that are committed to promoting mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against the social stigma that is mental illness....

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Budgeting, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Real Money Talk

Budgeting for the Holidays

October 9, 2020 / Zina Kumok

Fall is here, the time where our collective attention usually shifts to the holidays. Whether it’s making travel accommodations, planning for parties, or shopping for gifts, October usually marks the start of a holiday marathon that doesn’t end until New...

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Money & Relationships, Real Money Talk, Relationships

What to Do When You’re Fighting About Money

October 7, 2020 / Jackie Porter

No matter how anyone tries to spin it, for most people, money is a really hard thing to talk about. You’d think that getting married or settling down with someone you love would make things easier, but for many couples,...

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Having the #RealMoneyTalk About Student Loans with Friends

August 5, 2020 (Last Modified: April 27, 2021) / Lindsey Delgado

We hear so much about the national student debt crisis in the news. The estimated amount of student debt is $1.6 trillion in the U.S. alone, and that number is growing. Yet, it’s rare that we actually talk to each...

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