Kaitlyn Brown

Kaitlyn Brown

Kaitlyn Brown is a contributing writer for Credit.com with a focus on using credit education to empower readers to proactively manage their finances. Kaitlyn has been a professional editor and writer for five years, and has worked in the finance industry since 2020. With a background in the interdisciplinary humanities and editing, Kaitlyn hopes to make finance a more accessible industry for all consumers. When she's not writing and reviewing content for Credit.com, Kaitlyn enjoys watching movies and memorizing lyrics to Taylor Swift songs.

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What Is a Credit Builder Loan?
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What Is a Credit Builder Loan?

What is a credit builder loan? Find out how it can help you build better credit, and locate the best credit builder loan deals with Credit.com.

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Money Orders vs. Cashier’s Checks: Which Is Better?
Personal Finance

Money Orders vs. Cashier’s Checks: Which Is Better?

Money orders and cashier’s checks are both payment methods similar to checks, but retailers guarantee money orders and banks guarantee cashier’s checks.

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How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a House in 2024?
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How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a House in 2024?

How much money do you need to buy a house? An ideal down payment is 20 – 25% of a home’s value. Read on to learn which factors affect prices.

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What Exactly Is Mortgage APR?
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What Exactly Is Mortgage APR?

Mortgage APR refers to the total amount of interest you’ll pay on your mortgage yearly. Learning how to calculate APR can save you a lot of money over time.

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Can You Buy a House After Bankruptcy?
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Can You Buy a House After Bankruptcy?

If you’ve filed for bankruptcy, you might ask, “Can you buy a house after bankruptcy?” In this article, we explain how to get a mortgage post-bankruptcy.

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Does Debt Relief Hurt Your Credit?
Managing Debt

Does Debt Relief Hurt Your Credit?

Debt relief options and debt settlement shouldn’t negatively affect your credit score. However, closing your oldest accounts can have a big impact.

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12 Reasons Why My Car Insurance Is So High
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12 Reasons Why My Car Insurance Is So High

Car insurance is a necessary expense for many, but it’s a financial burden for some. Learn why your car insurance is so high and how to make it cheaper.

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What Is a Credit Card Number & How Can You Protect It?
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What Is a Credit Card Number & How Can You Protect It?

Did you know the numbers on your credit card provide a lot of information? Learn to decipher credit card numbers with our quick guide.

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Top 12 Budget Categories You Need in Your Plan
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Top 12 Budget Categories You Need in Your Plan

Budgeting can help you save money in the long term and adapt to short-term challenges. Knowing which budget categories to include in your plan is pivotal.

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The Credit Approval Process Explained
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The Credit Approval Process Explained

The credit approval process has many unknowns. We’ll discuss what you can expect as an applicant and share helpful tools like loan and mortgage calculators.

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