Money 101: Learn to build a solid financial foundation.

We at Mint wanted to create a central point to understand all the fundamentals of finance for your life. With that goal in mind, we've compiled some helpful articles to help you get started.

The financial topics:

General Finances | Credit | College | Family | Housing


General Finances

These are the basics of personal finance. The articles include how to create and build an emergency fund; how to handle and reduce your debt; and numerous more free resources to learn more about your money.

Credit

Understanding and handling credit can be quite intimidating when you are just starting out. Have no fear! Here are some articles to get you started on building or fixing your credit.

College

Getting a grip on your money while you're in college is incredibly important. Why? Imagine graduating with a large student loan and a large credit card debt, and it's enough to make anyone's knees buckle. Learn how to build credit while you’re young, and how you can save money while still in college.

Family

Raising a financially responsible child can definitely be difficult. Here are some articles with tips on how you can start your child off on the right foot, and tips on things you should avoid when talking to your child about money.

Housing

Thinking about buying a home? What are the differences between various types of mortgages? What are the steps you need to take when you buy or sell your home? These articles should get you started on some of the basics you need to think about.

 
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