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 FHA Approved Condos
Published 01/15/2018 by Jessica Walrack
FHA loans are available for certain condominiums throughout the US. They are a great option for those seeking lenient credit score requirements and lower down payment requirements. You can find FHA-approved condos through Realtors and other real estate agents or by using the search tools we mention throughout the article. Read on to find out more about the FHA approval process and see if this option is right for you!
Funeral Flowers – Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Funeral Flowers (5 Key Factors to Consider)
Published 01/13/2018 by Jessica Walrack
Funeral flowers are typically large, formal floral arrangements that go directly to the funeral home, and are displayed at the funeral and graveside services. They are meant as a decorative tribute to the person who has passed.
How to Calculate Car Payments – All You Need to Know About Auto Loan Payments
Published 01/01/2018 by Jessica Walrack
When the time comes to get a new car and you need to finance it, do your homework on car payments. While you can just walk into a dealership and let them take care of it all, you won’t get the best deal. Further, you may end up in over your head.
What’s the Difference Between Funeral and Memorial Service?
Published 01/01/2018 by Jessica Walrack
Have you been invited to attend a memorial or a funeral service, and you are unsure what to expect? Or maybe, you are dealing with the death of a loved one for the first time and aren’t sure which service to choose.
Top 5 Car Noises You Shouldn’t Ignore and How to Finance the Repairs
Published 01/01/2018 by Jessica Walrack
You’re driving down the road and suddenly start to hear thumping, scraping, or hissing coming from your car. What do you do? Call roadside assistance? Keep driving?
How Much Should You Pay for a Car Diagnostic Test?
Published 01/01/2018 by Jessica Walrack
Your check engine light comes on — you’ll need a car diagnostic test. What does it mean, how much should it cost, and where can you get one? Let’s start with a little background.
First National Credit Card: Everything You Need to Know
Published 01/01/2018 by Jessica Walrack
The First National Bank was established in 1985 as a family-owned business in Fulda, Minnesota. It has grown over the past three decades, adding more locations throughout Minnesota, Colorado, and South Dakota. Its banking products have expanded to include a wide selection of options for personal and business customers. If you were looking for the First National Bank of Omaha Visa Card, click here.
Worried About Auto Repair Costs? Avoid These 10 Vehicles
Published 01/01/2018 by Jessica Walrack
When a new symbol lights up on your vehicle’s dashboard, your stomach drops. “How much is this going to cost,” you wonder. Most of us rely on our automobiles to keep our lives going along as usual: taking our children to school, running errands, and going to work.
Best Military Auto Loans of 2024
Published 12/16/2017 by Jessica Walrack
If you are a member of the military — whether active, retired, or in the Reserves — you qualify for military discounts when financing your car. Military auto loans can make your dream car a reality.
Auto Loan Refinancing: The Smart Way to Lower Your Car Loan Payments
Published 12/01/2017 by Jessica Walrack
A recent study analyzed 2.4 million auto loans extended by 326 financial companies across all 50 states and 1.3 million credit auto loan applications from 41 different institutions. The number one finding was quite interesting.