Tag Archives: retirement savings

Mint Money Audit: Affording Life After Grad School

With a brand new PhD under her belt, our latest Mint audit recruit, Renee, is ready to take on the real world with gusto. The 34-year-old is eager to buy a home and ramp up her retirement savings. She currently lives in San Francisco and has just started a full-time earning $87,000 a year (before […]

Mint Money Audit 6-Month Check-In: How Did Michelle Allocate Her Windfall?

Six months ago Mint user Michelle was struggling with debt, a lack of retirement savings and a bit of family financial drama amongst her siblings. She was anticipating a cash bonus from her company and wasn’t sure if she should save the money or use it to relieve her debt. I check in with her to find out what she decided and how her finances are doing.

Saving for Retirement at Every Age

I joined Kathie Lee and Hoda on the TODAY Show to share my retirement advice for people in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s. I explain what you should be doing at each stage to ensure you’re comfortable and have retirement savings for when you’re ready to stop working.