1. Recent Articles by lee

2. Establishing an Emergency Fund

   by Lee Sherman on 5/5/2009

   If there’s one thing you can be certain of in life, it’s the uncertainties. No matter how carefully you plot out your expenses, there will always be those that you didn’t account for. You’ve got medical insurance so you think you’re okay. But what happens when you need an expensive prescription only to discover that it isn’t covered. You’ve got homeowners or renter’s insurance and you’ve insured your wedding ring. But what happens when an unexpected bundle of joy is delivered, or you decide to send your little darling to an expensive private preschool?. An emergency fund must be a part of any sound financial plan.
   

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3. How to Talk to Your Kids About the Economy

   by Lee Sherman on 1/13/2009

   The bad news is inescapable and much as you’d like to there’s no use hiding under a rock. If your kids are starting to ask questions about the economy, it’s a good idea to learn the best way to talk to them about this difficult subject. Leading child psychologist Dr. Erik A. Fisher offers his insights

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4. Get Good Credit if You Want to Buy a Car

   by Lee Sherman on 10/29/2008

   In this time of economic uncertainty many are putting off a major purchase such as buying a car. Why incur even more debt? But while the high price of gasoline might dissuade you from purchasing a gas guzzling sport utility vehicle (SUV), you probably don’t have the luxury of giving up driving entirely. Better make sure you have good credit if you want to buy a car.
   

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5. Bank Fail! Is Your Money Safe?

   by Lee Sherman on 10/1/2008

   Until last week, the expression, “money in the bank” was considered the ultimate in security. But after the WaMu firesale, many are getting a little worried that their own bank might fail. Here’s how you can make sure you are protected.
   

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6. 10 iPhone Finance Apps That Count

   by Lee Sherman on 9/25/2008

   Managing your money shouldn’t get in the way of living your life. That’s why personal finance apps are such a natural fit for the iPhone. They let you track your stocks, convert currencies, calculate how much you owe, and track expenses—all on the go.
   

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7. Meet the TechCrunch50 Winners

   by Lee Sherman on 9/9/2008

   From quantifying the Mint experience in actual dollars saved, to exploiting a Gmail contact list, to creating an entire website devoted to Mint.com, our TechCrunch50 winners all have interesting stories to tell. Here’s how they did it.
   

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8. Hello Mint Readers

   by Lee Sherman on 8/26/2008

   I’m Lee Sherman, Editor of Mint’s blog. As the newest face of Mint, I wanted to take a minute to say hi.
   
   Just as Mint’s software streamlines the management of your personal finances, our content delivers a fresh perspective that gives you the actionable advice you need to make the right choices about how to spend and save your money.

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9. Go Green While Saving Green

   by Lee Sherman on 8/12/2008

   In the movie, Wall Street, ruthless stockbroker Gordon Gekko preached the mantra “greed is good,” but today it’s “green is good,” as his yuppie lifestyle gets replaced by attempts to save money while saving the planet. Here are six easy ways to go green.

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