In this time of uncertainty, paying off your student loans may feel even more complicated than usual — student debt has reached $1.6 trillion by 44.7 million borrowers in 2020. If you’re facing financial hardships, any debt you owe is...
There are several types of IRAs that I’ll discuss below, including traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, SEP IRAs, and more, as well as how to open one, recommendations for which type works for you, and benefits of IRAs.Everything You...
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...
Budgeting for a trip seems easy, right? You just need to save a bunch of money and divide it into 3: food, flights and hotels. But what about those cool activities you want to try or figuring out how to...
If your goal is to save money, budgeting and tracking your spending can go a very long way. But now, thanks to science, there are some new discoveries proving that building wealth and having more self-control around spending has much...
“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...
Welcome to the very first installment featuring Mint and The Clumsy Traveler! Follow along as I give you monthly financial advice to budget the trip of your dreams, whether you’re off to Southeast Asia or backpacking through Europe. So...
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...
Twenty-three year-old Emilie Lima Burke has started to save $20 per day. It’s not for a vacation or her retirement fund. Instead, she’s preparing for the moment she expects she’ll need to take care of her aging dad and all...
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...
In this time of uncertainty, paying off your student loans may feel even more complicated than usual — student debt has reached $1.6 trillion by 44.7 million borrowers in 2020. If you’re facing financial hardships, any debt you owe is... 
