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15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgages: Which is Better?

December 28, 2020 (Last Modified: January 26, 2021) / Mint

If you can spare a little more money each month, switching from a 30-year to a 15-year mortgage can save you big bucks in the long-run.

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Financial Goals

Mortgage Refinance Guide (When & How to Refinance)

September 9, 2020 (Last Modified: February 1, 2021) / Adam Roseman

I’d like to share our latest refi experience: a story in which two homeowners with perfect credit, payment history and a property that, miraculously, had retained its value through the housing bust, were almost unable to refinance due to a string of clerical errors and delays at the bank.

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Ask Farnoosh: Should I Buy in the City or Suburbia?

October 1, 2017 (Last Modified: March 31, 2021) / Farnoosh Torabi

I’m a pharmacist living in the Philadelphia area with no debt. Four months ago, I moved back in with my parents because I was tired of spending money on rent and wanted to begin saving to purchase my first home....

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Financial Literacy, Money Audit

Mint Money Audit 6-Month Check-In: How Did Michelle Allocate Her Windfall?

August 8, 2017 / Farnoosh Torabi

In March I offered some financial advice to Michelle, a Mint user who was struggling with debt, a lack of retirement savings and a bit of family financial drama amongst her siblings. Michelle was anticipating a cash bonus from her...

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Financial Literacy, Money Audit

Mint Money Audit: Expecting a Windfall …To Save or Pay?

March 7, 2017 (Last Modified: July 24, 2018) / Farnoosh Torabi

“I’m expecting a $100,000 work commission. Should I save or pay off debt?” Sure, a tax refund is nice. But what about a six-figure cash infusion? Oh, the many, many ways we could advance our financial lives! For 37-year-old...

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Financial Planning

2017 Financial Predictions (and what it means for our wallets)

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

As we ring in the New Year, financial resolutions top our to-do lists, from saving more to finding a new, better-paying job and getting out of debt once and for all. As you map out your next money move, take...

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Budgeting, Financial Planning

Hey, Big Spender! Can You Afford It?

December 20, 2016 (Last Modified: September 6, 2021) / Farnoosh Torabi

Big goals can carry price big tags. Whether you plan to buy a home, a new car or treat yourself to a much-needed vacation, you’ll need the money. And before you can really start planning for these big expenses, you’ll...

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Financial Literacy, Money Audit

Mint Money Audit: Ken’s Plan to Squash Student Loan Debt

December 2, 2016 (Last Modified: September 6, 2021) / Farnoosh Torabi

Even when you make six figures and save diligently, your finances can create some anxiety. Ken [name has been changed to assure privacy], a 36-year-old pilot based out of Pittsburgh earns $100,000 a year. The 36-year-old has various savings buckets...

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Financial Planning

Your Finances This Election Year: The Argument Against “Moving to Canada”

October 18, 2016 (Last Modified: January 30, 2020) / Farnoosh Torabi

Elections can make us uneasy. There are so many promises, but so few certainties. And if there’s one thing the stock market doesn’t like, it’s uncertainty. That can lead to shaky times and that’s never fun for our retirement portfolios....

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Housing Finances

6 Ways to Attract New Buyers for Your Home

October 19, 2011 / David Bakke

A tough housing market doesn’t have to derail your home’s sale. Read on to learn 6 tips to help attract new buyers.

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