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 Find Home Insurance that Covers Appliances
Published 05/25/2018 by Jessica Walrack
Home appliances help us all live day-to-day life much more comfortably. And, now, Americans use about three times the number of appliances than we did 35 years ago.
How to Find Home Insurance that Covers Water Damage
Published 05/24/2018 by Jessica Walrack
Water damage and freezing accounted for the largest share of homeowners insurance losses from 2014 to 2016, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III).
Running an Airbnb? Here’s Everything You Need to Know Airbnb Insurance
Published 05/15/2018 by Jessica Walrack
Airbnb’s Host Guarantee is useful as a property damage protection program. It offers hosts up to $1,000,000 in property damage protection if guests (or their friends) cause damage during an Airbnb stay. However, it is not as comprehensive as you might think. Many Airbnb hosts prefer to get additional coverage through their home insurance. Here’s what you should know about host protection insurance coverage.
How to Find Renters and Home Insurance That Covers Dogs
Published 05/15/2018 by Jessica Walrack
As of 2017, 89.7 million dogs lived in households in the U.S, according to the American Pet Product Association. That is about one dog for every four people in the country. It should come to no surprise that home insurance that covers dogs is a necessity if you have a furry friend at home.
Chase Bank Personal Loans: 9 Alternatives to Consider
Published 04/30/2018 by Jessica Walrack
Chase Bank doesn’t currently offer personal loans. But, there are plenty of phenomenal lenders out there that will be happy to approve your application. Chase is a great bet for checking and savings accounts, but you’ll have to source a different lender for your loan.
Used Car Loan Rates: Finding Lowest Rate With Best Terms
Published 04/30/2018 by Jessica Walrack
Looking for a used car? If so, it won’t be long before you begin the search for the best annual percentage rate (APR). Each lender has a different method of evaluating applicants, so your rate will vary from one to the next.
Roth IRA Contribution Limits for 2024 & How to Get Around The Roth IRA Income Limit
Published 04/30/2018 by Jessica Walrack
Roth IRA is an individual retirement account that allows you to set aside a specified amount of after-tax income each year and earn interest on it.
Auto Refinance Interest Rates: The Complete Guide
Published 04/26/2018 by Jessica Walrack
When you’re making your monthly car payment, have you ever wondered, “Can I lower the interest rate on my car loan?” If not, then you should start thinking about it because it’s possible you could be saving money with an auto refinance. You’ll learn everything you need to know about auto refinance interest rates in this article.
Auto Refinance Deals: How to Find the Best Deal in 3 Easy Steps
Published 04/23/2018 by Jessica Walrack
As of March of this year, the average interest rate on a 60-month loan for a new vehicle was around 4.5%. If your credit is good and your rate is equal to or higher than the average, you may be overpaying.
LendKey’s Turnkey Solution for Banks and Credit Unions Passes $2 Billion
Published 04/13/2018 by Jessica Walrack
On March 12 of this year, LendKey surpassed $2 billion in loan originations. This is a huge milestone for the company, which was founded a short nine years ago.