Jessica Walrack
Jessica Walrack is a personal finance writer at SuperMoney, The Simple Dollar, Interest.com, Commonbond, Bankrate, NextAdvisor, Guardian, Personalloans.org and many others. She specializes in taking personal finance topics like loans, credit cards, and budgeting, and making them accessible and fun.
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How to Buy Out a Leased Car in 5 Steps
Published 08/01/2018 by Jessica Walrack
An increasing number of U.S. drivers are deciding to lease their vehicles instead of buying them, opting for cheaper monthly payments and a new car every couple of years.
4 Steps to Getting a Lease Buyout Loan with Bad Credit
Published 07/26/2018 by Jessica Walrack
Are you thinking of buying out of your lease? There are a few reasons to do so. Maybe you are facing some serious fees for going over your mileage or having excessive wear-and-tear. On the other hand, you may have equity in the vehicle that you don’t want to lose. Or, perhaps, you’ve simply fallen in love with the car and want to keep it. Whatever the reason may be, you should get an understanding of lease buyout loan with bad credit or not.
Can You Lease a Car and Then Buy It?
Published 07/24/2018 by Jessica Walrack
Best Fixed-Rate Credit Cards for 2024
Published 07/11/2018 by Jessica Walrack
Credit cards have become an integral part of life for most Americans. In fact, last year, the average U.S. consumer had three credit cards and an average balance of $6,354.
Best Money Transfer Apps in 2024
Published 07/11/2018 by Jessica Walrack
Online cross-border payments are on an upward trend. In 2018, the total transaction value of P2P money transfers worldwide was $65,761,000 –– by 2022; it’s projected to reach $133,795,000. The U.S. is leading this trend in 2018 with transaction values accounting for $15,138,000. If you are thinking of joining the millions who are using P2P money transfer to send money across, it’s important to know about the best money transfer apps available.
Best Auto Loans for Buying a Used Car in 2024
Published 06/26/2018 by Jessica Walrack
Looking to buy a used car with an auto loan? You’ve come to the right place. Did you know that, in a recent study, about 54% of borrowers did not originate their lowest available interest rate? In other words, based on their credit score they could have received a lower interest rate if they knew where to look.
Best Auto Loans for a New Car in 2024
Published 06/11/2018 by Jessica Walrack
Looking for a new car? You’re not alone. In 2018, 17.3 million new cars were sold in the U.S.
Best Home Insurance Companies of 2024
Published 05/28/2018 by Jessica Walrack
The list below contains a list of the best home insurance companies right now. If you’re looking for a list of the best renter’s insurance companies for the current year, take a look here.
How to Find Renters or Home Insurance That Covers Everything
Published 05/26/2018 by Jessica Walrack
While many people probably wish they could get a straightforward home and property insurance policy that covers everything, it doesn’t exist. If it did, you probably wouldn’t want to pay the premium that came along with it anyway.
Home Insurance that Covers Plumbing
Published 05/26/2018 by Jessica Walrack
Water damage due to broken pipes and other perils cause a great deal of damage for U.S. homeowners each year. In fact, it holds the spot as the second most frequently claimed cause of loss according to ISO. So, it’s important to know about home insurance that covers plumbing problems.