LeeMarie Kennedy

About the Author

LeeMarie Kennedy is a Boston-based copywriter and content creator with over a decade of experience writing for a variety of publishers, institutions, and corporations. She has a BA in journalism from Quinnipiac University and a MS in organizational communication from Northeastern University. Her work covers topics on finance, technology, HR and TA, and health and wellness. Kennedy was an original contributor to The Daily, SoFi's e-newsletter.

The latest articles from LeeMarie Kennedy

Budgeting & Goals

Tips on How to Shop Around for a Mortgage Lender

LeeMarie Kennedy | August 11, 2026

SMB

5 Crowdfunding Sites to Help Fund Your Business

LeeMarie Kennedy | May 21, 2026

Going to College

How to Get Your Student Loan Tax Form

LeeMarie Kennedy | May 08, 2026

Going to College

How Much Physical Therapy School Costs and Ways of Paying for It

LeeMarie Kennedy | March 09, 2026

Debt Payoff

How Can I Use Pharmacy School Loans?

LeeMarie Kennedy | March 06, 2026

Growing Wealth

401(k) vs Pension Plan: Differences and Which is Better For You

LeeMarie Kennedy | February 09, 2026

Growing Wealth

What Is 401(k) Matching and How Does It Work?

LeeMarie Kennedy | February 04, 2026

Debt Payoff

Guide to Student Loan Transfers

LeeMarie Kennedy | January 05, 2026

Credit

Are Student Loans Installment or Revolving?

LeeMarie Kennedy | November 07, 2025

Fresh Out of School

Understanding Parent Plus Loan Forgiveness

LeeMarie Kennedy | November 01, 2025

Student Loans

Tips for Avoiding the 529 Withdrawal Penalty

LeeMarie Kennedy | October 31, 2025

ALR

84-Month Auto Loans: Pros and Cons

LeeMarie Kennedy | October 20, 2025

Going to College

When to Apply for Student Loans: Student Loan Deadlines

LeeMarie Kennedy | October 16, 2025

Student Loans

How to Pay For Online College

LeeMarie Kennedy | August 28, 2025

ALR

How Does Auto Loan Preapproval & Prequalification Work?

LeeMarie Kennedy | August 19, 2025

ALR

Can You Refinance an Auto Loan With a Cosigner?

LeeMarie Kennedy | August 19, 2025

Home Ownership

A Guide to How Counteroffers Work in Real Estate

LeeMarie Kennedy | August 12, 2025

Budgeting & Goals

10 Ways to Practice Financial Discipline

LeeMarie Kennedy | July 02, 2025

Budgeting & Goals

How to Move to Another State

LeeMarie Kennedy | June 05, 2025

Home Ownership

Open House Tips for Homebuyers

LeeMarie Kennedy | May 29, 2025

Budgeting & Goals

9 Cheap Birthday Party Ideas

LeeMarie Kennedy | April 30, 2025

Budgeting & Goals

Preparing to Buy a House in 8 Simple Steps

LeeMarie Kennedy | April 25, 2025

Growing Wealth

401(k) Withdrawal Rules to Know

LeeMarie Kennedy | February 28, 2025

Home Ownership

Competing Against Multiple Offers on a House

LeeMarie Kennedy | January 19, 2023

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