Financial Goals Archives

Real Minter #EmpowerMint Story: Yalonda

January 27, 2021 / Annemarie Belda

At Mint, we believe every step forward is a step worth celebrating. With a little empowerment, any day can be your big day. So we asked real Minters like you to share your stories. From the challenges to the big...

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It’s Time for Some #EmpowerMint

January 25, 2021 / Annemarie Belda

One of the most challenging parts of achieving financial goals is staying motivated, especially following a year where financial circumstances were more uncertain than ever. Minters, that’s why we want to hear from YOU. We want to hear your empowering...

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Everyday Triumphs, Financial Goals

5 Ways to Feel Financially Encouraged Today

September 11, 2020 / Dan Miller

In honor of National Encouragement Day, here are 5 ways to give you FINANCIAL encouragement, no matter where you are in your journey.

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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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Financial Goals

Survey: 40% of Americans Feel Late to Financial and Life Milestones

August 10, 2020 (Last Modified: August 12, 2020) / Mint

To a certain extent, Americans are raised with expectations of how their lives will go. By 18 you finish high school, and then you choose a job or go to college. By 22 you should be settling down with a...

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Financial Goals

Reward Yourself Without Hurting Your Wallet + 15 Free Rewards and Printables

May 1, 2020 (Last Modified: January 19, 2021) / Mint

Setting yourself up for financial, career, and personal success typically depends on discipline. When you’re setting your biggest goals, something like going out with your friends rather than working on your side-hustle, can deter you. But when you take your...

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Family Finances, Financial Goals

7 Powerful Financial Habits to Make Life Easier

February 7, 2020 / Elle Martinez

If you’re dreaming about becoming debt-free or financially independent, here are some financial habits to help you get there.

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Financial Goals, Financial Planning

The February Financial Goals Checklist

February 4, 2020 (Last Modified: February 5, 2020) / Brittney Castro

Don’t let the momentum wear off and call it quits for the year. Instead, use this checklist to ensure you’re staying on track to reach your financial goals.

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Financial Goals

#NewDecadeNewYou: Setting Money Goals for 2020 and Beyond

January 28, 2020 / Annemarie Belda

We challenged the Mint community to share their budget in 2020 compared to how they want their budget to transform in 2030. Here are some of our favorites.

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Financial Goals, How To, Student Finances

How to Start a Sinking Fund (and Why You Should)

January 14, 2020 (Last Modified: November 19, 2020) / Zina Kumok

Organizing your savings into specific groups allows you to focus on each goal individually. Here’s why you need a sinking fund – and how to start it.

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