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5 Neglected Expenses That Can Ruin Your Vacation Budget

November 10, 2020 (Last Modified: December 8, 2020) / Mint

5 Neglected Expenses That Can Ruin Your Vacation Budget With the weather warming up, summer vacation isn’t too far away. If you haven’t already, it’s time to start a vacation budget and account for everything you’ll be paying for that...

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How To

15 Charitable Acts You Can Do on a Budget This Holiday Season

November 10, 2020 / Mint

One coat could keep someone warm, one meal could relieve someone’s hunger, and one organ donor could save 75 lives. A single charitable act could put a smile on someone’s face, or even improve someone’s life — and it can...

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Credit Info

Understanding Debt Settlement Letters

November 10, 2020 (Last Modified: November 19, 2020) / Mint

If you’re unable to pay back a large amount of debt, you might be interested in learning more about debt settlement. Debt settlement works to negotiate with your creditors to forgive all or part of your debt. Throughout this process,...

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Coronavirus (COVID-19), Financial Planning

How to Financially Prepare for Post-Pandemic Life

November 10, 2020 (Last Modified: November 24, 2020) / Marsha Barnes

As the dust slowly begins to settle and we observe businesses putting their action plans in place to recover, we all sit and wonder what this may look like for us. How will I recover from this? How am I...

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Credit Info

Credit Card Payoff Calculator: When Could You Reach Financial Freedom?

November 9, 2020 (Last Modified: November 17, 2020) / Mint

Have credit card debt? You’re not the only one. It’s reported that 43 percent of households carry credit card debt month after month. While credit cards can be a great tool to build your credit score, they can easily impact...

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Investing Advice

How to Build Community Wealth

November 9, 2020 (Last Modified: November 13, 2020) / Sally Outlaw

Most of us know the benefit of eating locally grown foods – they are fresh, full of nutrients, and contribute to our overall health and wellness. So, what about nourishing our financial wellness while also fueling our local economies? Community...

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Financial Planning

The Future of Money: 6 Key Predictions

November 5, 2020 / Mint

We all rely on money in our everyday lives. Currency is simply a system for trading human time, and most people probably don’t question it. It’s easy to forget just how much our money usage as a society has evolved...

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Financial Literacy

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

November 4, 2020 / Mint

Imagine 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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Budgeting

Zero-Based Budgeting: The Ultimate Guide

November 2, 2020 / Mint

When you create a budget that works for you, you gain a sense of peace and freedom that comes with taking ownership of your finances. Although there are many approaches to budgeting, certain systems prove to be more effective than...

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Credit Info

How Long Does It Take To Get a Credit Card?

November 2, 2020 / Mint

Generally speaking, it takes seven to 10 business days to get a credit card once you’re approved. The specific amount of time can vary as many factors throughout the process affect how fast you receive your card. Getting approved can...

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Mint Money Hub: What to Know About Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Your Finances

5 Neglected Expenses That Can Ruin Your Vacation Budget

15 Charitable Acts You Can Do on a Budget This Holiday Season

Understanding Debt Settlement Letters

How to Financially Prepare for Post-Pandemic Life

Credit Card Payoff Calculator: When Could You Reach Financial Freedom?

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How to Build Community Wealth

The Future of Money: 6 Key Predictions

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

Zero-Based Budgeting: The Ultimate Guide

How Long Does It Take To Get a Credit Card?

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