In many ways, graduating from college feels like freedom. Freedom from pulling all-nighters to finish that research paper. Freedom from assignments that make you ask yourself the question, âAm I really going to apply this in real life?â Freedom from the antagonizing and omnipresent pressures of keeping up your GPA. But financially, graduating has felt
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The ability to track spending is the backbone of budgeting for both people and businesses. Major purchases are obvious, but the slow bleed of small, but steady purchases are the bane of budgets. Luckily, there are things you can do and steps you can take to remove the headaches from smart budgeting. These are called
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Forget the idea that the world is divided into visual, kinesthetic, and aural learners. Nearly everyone learns with visual aids, so says Forbes. The more complicated the concept, the more a visual representation of it can help. The details of your monthly budget can be complex; good thing Mint.com has you covered with charts and graphs!
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A little setup time leads to big convenience later. Personal finance software exists to make life simpler. At least that’s the idea. But with so many features and possibilities, the low-maintenance budgeter might stick to the basics and miss out on something better. Learning to use your budgeting software takes a bit of time on
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Who says financial tricks aren’t free? There’s no such thing as a free lunch, but there is such a thing as free financial software. Mint.com is how you get it. From your home computer to a mobile device, Mint is there to help you make sense and keep track of your budget and ultimately save
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Wherever your money goes, a budget app lets your financial plans follow. Money management apps are trendy right now, but they have what it takes to last for the long haul. Old-school budget practices are based on sound financial principles. You add what you earn, deduct what you spend, and make financial plans for the
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I was in Puerto Rico on vacation when I got a call from New York â I answered and they said, âHey Arielle, sorry, we know youâre on vacation, butâ¦â And that was it. More than 250 people had been let go, and I became a prisoner of my own mind.
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If you’ve ever swapped one of your toys with a friend in return for one of their toys, you have bartered. Bartering is trading services or goods with another person when there is no money involved. This type of exchange was relied upon by early civilizations. There are even cultures within modern society who still
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5 Areas in Which Youâre Likely Spending Too Much It can be easy to do: spending too much money in one area without even realizing it. Youâre a smart person, though. You know that in order to reach your financial goals, you have to take a good look at your budget and figure out where
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Ready to snap selfies in front of Stonehenge, sip cappuccinos near the Colosseum or fall in love at the Louvre? Backpacking through Europe is an adventure that appears on many Americansâ bucket lists, but the assumed price tag prevents most from making their dream a reality. Fortunately, the internet, smartphones and the share economy make
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