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Valentine’s Day Gifts: 6 Practically Free Ways to Celebrate

February 14, 2017 / Farnoosh Torabi

Money certainly doesn’t buy love (like, true love), but Valentine’s Day marketers always do their best to convince us that chocolates, fancy dinners and jewelry are sure-fire ways to your beloved’s heart. Last Valentine’s Day, the National Retail Federation estimated...

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Mint Money Audit: Consumed by Debt, Can’t Begin to Save. Help!

January 17, 2017 (Last Modified: February 11, 2020) / Farnoosh Torabi

This week’s financial audit is for Elizabeth, a 28-year-old case manager who works on behalf of families and caregivers in Oakland, CA. When I asked Elizabeth about her top goal she said it is to prioritize her finances. She feels...

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Family Finances

Family Matters: Asking your parents for money

November 15, 2016 (Last Modified: September 6, 2021) / Farnoosh Torabi

A majority of parents has financially supported an adult child in the last 12 months, according to PewResearch. But how do you actually gauge this topic and ask money from mom and dad? My money strategy in my early 20’s...

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Money Etiquette

Money Etiquette: Sticking to a Holiday Budget Without Being a Scrooge

November 1, 2016 (Last Modified: January 30, 2020) / Farnoosh Torabi

From presents to parties to poinsettia, researchers at Magnify Money, a personal finance website, found that Americans with debt sank an additional $986 in credit card debt over the holidays last year. This holiday season consumers seemed poised for yet...

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Budgeting, Early Career

How to Create Your First Budget

May 6, 2016 (Last Modified: July 24, 2018) / Zina Kumok

There are many milestones of being an adult. Signing your own lease for the first time, being able to rent a car, having someone call you ma’am. But being an adult also means being responsible for your own finances. Like...

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Credit Info

The Truth About Department Store Credit Cards

April 26, 2016 / Zina Kumok

If you’ve ever shopped in a department store, you know the story. Maybe you picked up a new set of cutlery, registered for a wedding or tried on some new dresses. Whatever the reason for your trip, the checkout process...

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Credit Info

Mint Success: Going From Carrying Debt to Paying it Off

April 21, 2016 / Kim Tracy Prince

Once upon a time, Scott Henderson used credit cards like “free money,” maxing out his balances and getting cash advances to pay for wedding expenses – then carrying those balances forward monthly, paying the only the minimum. He wasn’t alone:...

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How To

Getting Oscar Ready Without Breaking Your Budget

February 19, 2015 / Joanna Hughes

When Jennifer Lawrence tripped up the stairs en route to collecting her Oscar for Silver Linings Playbook, she did so in a voluminous, ballerina-pink Dior Couture gown now reported to be the most expensive Academy Awards dress in the show’s...

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Everyday Triumphs

Everyday Savings Hacks

February 17, 2015 / Mint

Did you know that making your morning cup of coffee at home can save you up to $60 a month? When it comes to your everyday activities, there are plenty of quick and easy life hacks to save yourself money....

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How To

13 Grocery Shopping Hacks

January 31, 2015 / Kim Tracy Prince

You won’t find couponing on this list. Everyone has a different style when it comes to meal planning. Some people wing it, visiting the grocery store every day and whipping up dinner from what they find. However, if you want...

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