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Amanda Claypool

Amanda Claypool is a writer, entrepreneur, and strategy consultant. She's lived in the Middle East, Washington, DC, and a 2014 Subaru Outback but now calls Asheville home. Amanda writes about money, crypto, emerging tech, and the future of the economy.

Amanda’s latest articles

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June 11, 2024

Scholarships360 Review: A Free Scholarship Search Platform

Scholarships360 is a free platform that connects students with scholarships to help them fund their college education. Learn more in our Scholarships360 review.

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May 30, 2024

Sallie Mae vs. College Ave Student Loans: Two Private Student Loan Options

Sallie Mae and College Ave are two options for student loans. Sallie Mae is easier for cosigners, College Ave comes with greater flexibility in repayment terms.

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May 13, 2024

Federal vs. Private Student Loans: Which Is Better?

Federal student loans are the first place most people look to finance college, but its not the only way. We compare federal vs. private student loans.

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May 9, 2024

Earnest vs. SoFi: Navigating Your Student Loan Refinance Options

Refinancing your student loans can be a good option if you want to lower your monthly payment or your interest rate. Here’s an Earnest vs. Sofi comparison.

what is an escrow or impound account
April 17, 2024

What Is An Escrow Or Impound Account And How To Cancel It?

Escrow and impound accounts are typically managed by a third party to manage funds on your behalf. But what are they and when do you need one? Learn more.

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April 3, 2024

Best High School Graduation Gifts

Searching for a gift for someone graduating from high school this spring? We’ve got you covered. Check out our list of the best high school graduation gifts.

diy mba
March 18, 2024

DIY MBA: How to Learn Business on Your Own

A DIY MBA isn’t a substitute for a real MBA and won’t come with a diploma, but it can be a cost-effective alternative for a disciplined student.

foyer home savings review
March 12, 2024

Foyer Home Savings Review: The 401(k) For Home Ownership

Foyer Home Savings is a savings platform that offers a high-yield savings account with a 2% match on deposits to help first-time homebuyers achieve the American Dream by purchasing a home.

how to use a leap year to maximize your finances
February 29, 2024

How To Use A Leap Year To Maximize Your Finances

Leap Year’s extra day can serve as a reminder to stop and evaluate. An extra day in the year represents an opportunity to earn more money, pay off debt, or think long term about your finances.

lunch money review
February 9, 2024

Lunch Money Review: Get Detailed Stats On Your Budget

Lunch Money is a web-based budgeting tool designed for the modern spender. It comes with traditional budgeting features like categorization and automated rule setting while allowing users to budget in multiple currencies and track crypto transactions.

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January 25, 2024

Best ACT Test Prep Courses [In Person And Online]

If you’re considering taking the ACT exam, you may want to consider taking an ACT prep course. Here are the best ACT test prep courses available today.

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