Maureen Shelly

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The latest articles from Maureen Shelly

Budgeting & Goals

Personal Loan Requirements: What You Need to Qualify

Maureen Shelly | July 30, 2026

Budgeting & Goals

Applying to a Personal Loan with Collateral

Maureen Shelly | June 01, 2026

Budgeting & Goals

7 Tips for Paying Off a Large Credit Card Bill

Maureen Shelly | May 22, 2026

Life & Career

Smarter Ways to Get a Car Loan

Maureen Shelly | May 22, 2026

Budgeting & Goals

Cost to Repair a Plumbing Leak

Maureen Shelly | May 21, 2026

Credit

Credit Card Statement Balance vs Current Balance

Maureen Shelly | May 20, 2026

Home Ownership

Interior Decoration Tips for Furnishing a New Home

Maureen Shelly | May 15, 2026

Credit

Understanding the Credit Rating Scale

Maureen Shelly | May 15, 2026

Home Ownership

Understanding the Average Cost of Kitchen Remodels

Maureen Shelly | May 14, 2026

Budgeting & Goals

Leasing vs. Buying a Car: What’s Right for You?

Maureen Shelly | May 08, 2026

Credit

What’s the Difference Between a Hard and Soft Credit Check?

Maureen Shelly | April 09, 2026

Budgeting & Goals

The Cost of Being in Someone’s Wedding

Maureen Shelly | March 12, 2026

Debt Payoff

Student Loan Grace Period: How Long Is It?

Maureen Shelly | February 02, 2026

Credit

How to Lower Credit Card Debt Without Ruining Your Credit

Maureen Shelly | January 22, 2026

Debt Payoff

A Look Into the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Maureen Shelly | January 05, 2026

Budgeting & Goals

How Many Personal Loans Can You Have at Once?

Maureen Shelly | December 14, 2025

Budgeting & Goals

Can You Use Your Spouse’s Income for a Personal Loan?

Maureen Shelly | December 08, 2025

Student Loans

What to Do When Financial Aid Isn’t Enough

Maureen Shelly | November 18, 2025

Fresh Out of School

What Happens to Student Loans When You Drop Out?

Maureen Shelly | September 18, 2025

Fresh Out of School

Law School Loan Forgiveness and Repayment Options

Maureen Shelly | September 12, 2025

Going to College

How to Make FAFSA Corrections

Maureen Shelly | August 21, 2025

Debt Payoff

How to Handle Law School Debt

Maureen Shelly | August 21, 2025

Debt Payoff

Bankruptcy and Student Loans, Explained

Maureen Shelly | July 22, 2025

Going to College

Ultimate College Application Checklist

Maureen Shelly | July 21, 2025

Fresh Out of School

How Do Student Loans Work? Guide to Student Loans

Maureen Shelly | May 14, 2025

Student Loans

Types of Federal Student Loans

Maureen Shelly | April 30, 2025

Credit

Tips on Establishing Credit

Maureen Shelly | April 22, 2025

Credit

Breaking Down the Different Types of Credit Cards

Maureen Shelly | April 14, 2025

Credit

What Is a Secured Credit Card & How Does It Work?

Maureen Shelly | April 11, 2025

Credit

Which Credit Bureau Is Used Most?

Maureen Shelly | June 04, 2024

Budgeting & Goals

Strategies for Lowering Your Student Loan Interest Rate

Maureen Shelly | December 04, 2023

Building Your Career

How Is Income-Driven Repayment Calculated?

Maureen Shelly | October 24, 2023

Debt Payoff

How to Use a Personal Loan for Loan Consolidation

Maureen Shelly | August 23, 2023

Budgeting & Goals

Ways to Be a Frugal Traveler

Maureen Shelly | April 20, 2023

Fresh Out of School

5 Myths About Student Loans That Can Cost You Money

Maureen Shelly | January 25, 2023

Credit

Which Debt to Pay Off First: Student Loan or Credit Card

Maureen Shelly | November 20, 2022

Family Finances

How Marriage Can Affect Your Student Loan Payments

Maureen Shelly | November 01, 2022

Debt Payoff

Can I Increase My Personal Loan Amount?

Maureen Shelly | October 10, 2022

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