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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 Work is Involved in Maintaining a Swimming Pool/Spa?

Published 08/24/2017 by Jessica Walrack

SuperMoney’s Swimming Pool Maintenance Cost Guide provides a deep dive into the expenses involved in keeping your pool clean and in good repair. See the table at the end of the guide for a complete swimming pool maintenance cost guide.

How Does Refinancing a Car Loan Affect Credit?

Published 08/14/2017 by Jessica Walrack

If you’re questioning how does refinancing a car loan affect credit, congratulations! You’ve figured out that refinancing your car may save you a significant amount of money. The next question most people want to know is how it will affect their credit score.

So you’ve decided you want to refinance your car loan, but you don’t know where to go. Car loans are a big business in the U.S. In fact, 43% of Americans have a car loan, according to the recent report from the Federal Reserve.

In the market for a new car? Before stepping foot on the dealership lot, you should know about getting pre-approved. Sure. Sounds good. But how do you get pre-approved for a car loan? This guide explains the benefits of prequalifying and how to go about it.

Best 10 Money-Making Home Improvements for 2024

Published 08/10/2017 by Jessica Walrack

Have you ever wondered which home improvement projects add the most value to your house? Which renovations will pay off the most? We have. This guide will help you filter home additions by return on investment

What is the Average Return on Investment of Hardscaping?

Published 08/10/2017 by Jessica Walrack

Hardscaping return on investment is a smart way to prioritize home improvement projects. Find out which projects are the money makers and how much they cost. We will also touch on which are the best loans to finance a hardscape installation.

Unsecured Auto Loans: 4 Reasons You Should Get One

Published 08/03/2017 by Jessica Walrack

When buying a car, taking out a secured loan is considered the norm. Many people don’t think twice before signing on the dotted line. However, with the emergence of numerous online lenders, we are now seeing more creative and versatile loan products become available. One of them is, you guessed it, the unsecured auto loans.

How Much Does It Cost to Install a Hot Tub?

Published 07/29/2017 by Jessica Walrack

What is one of the best things you can add to your backyard to enhance your quality of life? A new hot tub, of course. Not only do hot tubs create a fun way to spend time with friends and family, soaking in a hot tub has been found to help owners sleep better and recover from exercise and injuries faster. But how much does a hot tub installation cost, and will it fit in your budget?

Are you thinking about adding a pool to your yard? If so, you likely know how confusing it can get with all the different options to choose from. What type of swimming pool should you choose? Should you get an in-ground or above-ground pool? Salt or chlorine? Fiberglass or concrete?

When applying for student loans, many lenders give you the option between a fixed and variable interest rate. But what’s the difference and which one will be better for you?

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