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 Much Does a Lawyer Cost? Average Lawyer Fees Explained
Published 11/22/2017 by Jessica Walrack
If you require a lawyer, you are probably wondering what legal representation for your case will cost you. There are various types of attorney fees, and actual costs will vary based on several factors. These include where you live and the experience level of the attorney. We will also explain the major variables when calculating attorney fees for a particular legal case.

IRS Debt Forgiveness Program: Here’s How To Apply
Published 11/15/2017 by Jessica Walrack
Have you accumulated tax debt? If you have debt with the IRS and cannot pay your tax balance, you need to learn about the options available to you. Short of speaking with a tax professional, what can you do to avoid serious consequences like wage garnishment to cover your back taxes?

How to Pay for a Lawyer When You’re Short On Cash
Published 11/15/2017 by Jessica Walrack
If you require a lawyer, you are probably wondering what legal representation for your case is going to cost you. There are various types of attorney fees and actual costs will vary based on several factors. These include where you live and the experience level of the attorney. We will also explain the major variables when calculating attorney fees for a particular legal case.

Common Car Repairs: Average Cost & Financing Options
Published 11/15/2017 by Jessica Walrack
If you’re a car owner, you already know it involves much more than just making your car and insurance payments. Your car does a lot for you and, in return, you have to take care of it.

Average Income of Side Jobs – 5 Steps to Finding The Right One For You
Published 11/13/2017 by Jessica Walrack
Looking to earn a little extra money on the side? You’re not alone. Life can get expensive between paying off student debt, surprise expenses, and trying to save. Sometimes, one job just doesn’t cut it.

Everything You Need to Know About Funeral Costs And How to Afford It
Published 11/12/2017 by Jessica Walrack
While not the most pleasant topic to discuss, the cost that comes with a funeral is something we should all understand. You may be surprised to hear that it has risen by 227.1% since December of 1986. That’s twice as fast as consumer prices for all items.

360 Mortgage In-Depth Review
Published 10/30/2017 by Jessica Walrack
360 Mortgage Group is a full-service, privately-owned mortgage bank that was established in 2007 by President and CEO Mark Greco. It offers a wide range of home loan packages and has funded $12 billion in loans and counting. Further, the company has recently become of growing interest to individual consumers. Why?

What’s the Best Way to Finance Home Improvement Projects
Published 09/29/2017 by Jessica Walrack
There are many approaches to financing home improvement projects. Each has benefits – and drawbacks. Here, we examine the top three strategies: Online personal loans, HELOCs and credit cards.

How To Get Approved for a Business Loan: Top 5 Reasons Business Loans Are Denied
Published 09/20/2017 by Jessica Walrack
Are you thinking about getting a business loan and wondering if you can get approved?

Who Really Triggered the U.S. Housing Market Crash? New Study Reveals Shocking Answer
Published 09/14/2017 by Jessica Walrack
What was the cause of the housing market crash? It’s commonly believed that the U.S. housing market crash was caused by a spike in subprime borrowers taking out mortgage debt from 2001 to 2006.
