Kaitlyn Mahoney

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Kaitlyn Mahoney (she/her) is the content manager for Credit.com and an editor with a passion for financial justice. She’s been a professional writer and editor for more than fifteen years, working to make all the content she touches accurate and accessible. She most enjoys creating easy-to-understand financial guides for people just starting their financial journeys and connecting with other experts to expand her own knowledge. When she’s not editing, she’s reading, checking on her little free diverse library, or working with her local mutual aid organization.

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Student Loans vs. Financial Aid
As of early 2020, student loan debt in the nation had reached mor... read more

August 26, 2020

Student Loans

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Credit 101: What Is Revolving Utilization?
According to Experian, the average credit score in the United Sta... read more

August 11, 2020

Credit 101

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What Is the FICO Resilience Index?
By the end of May 2020, more than 40 million people had filed une... read more

August 5, 2020

Credit 101

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Stimulus Acts and Student Loans: What You Need to Know about CARES, HEROES, and HEALS
As of February 2020, student loan debt in the United States reach... read more

July 31, 2020

Student Loans

Ellevest: A Money Membership for Women
Many robo-investing apps have popped up in recent years. Ellevest... read more

July 28, 2020

Investing

Acorns App: Take Control of Your Money with Robo-Investing
Unless you’re a certified financial planner (in which case, goo... read more

July 19, 2020

Investing