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Ashley Kilroy

Ashley Kilroy

Ashley is a personal finance writer and content creator. In addition to being a contributing writer at AAA, she writes for solo entrepreneurs as well as for Fortune 500 companies. When she’s not calculating her net worth or reading the hot new finance book, you might find Ashley cage diving with great white sharks in South Africa.

127 Articles
8 Easy Ways to Save on Gas
Why Your Credit Score Dropped and How to Raise It
8 Ways to Spot Free Credit Report Internet Scams
Everything You Need to Know About Your Free Credit Report
How Much To Tip Your Uber Or Lyft Driver
8 Mistakes to Avoid When Using ATMs Internationally
How Long to Keep Tax Returns
6 Life Events to Share with Your Tax Preparer
Are No Annual Fee Credit Cards the Best Choice?
4 Reasons for Hiring a Tax Professional
5 Steps for Creating an Emergency Fund
How Do Balance Transfers Work?
How To Start Your Estate Planning—A Step-By-Step Guide
How Much Money Do You Need to Retire
How to Evaluate a Credit Card Offer: 5 Key Factors
What Happens When You File For Bankruptcy?
How Good Credit Helps You Retire Early
When Is A Credit Freeze A Good Idea
Is It A Good Idea To Get Life Insurance For Children?
When Do You Need Mortgage Insurance
How to Spot Fake Reviews Online
What Are Medicare Penalties And How Do I Avoid Them?
7 Great Ways to Save for Your First Home
Is My Employer's 401k Actually Good?
How Does Medicare Actually Work?
How Credit Counseling Works
How Much Money Should You Put Down On A Car Purchase?
Credit Card Debt Or Student Loans — What You Should Pay Off First
How To Tell If Marketplace, Ebay, And Amazon Products Are Fake
Should You Use A Debit Card To Rent A Car?
The Pros And Cons Of Refinancing A Car
Is An Extended Car Warranty Worth It?
What Are Closing Costs on a Home
The Bills You Should Never Set For Auto-Pay
Pay Off Your Starter Home Or Save Cash For A New Home?
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How to Raise Your Credit Score
Find Out Your Partner's Finances Before Marriage
Strategies For Living On A Fixed Income
When To Downgrade Your Credit Card
How to Buy and Sell a Home in Today’s Real Estate Climate
Know The Signs Of A Fake Website
A Guide To Streaming Services
How To Save Money When Shopping On Amazon
How To Dispute An Error On Your Credit Report - And Win
Are You Taking Advantage Of These Online Discounts?
What To Do If Your Social Security Number Is On The Dark Web
Don't Pay Full Price For These Purchases
Five Insurance Terms You Should Know, But Probably Don't
How Do I Avoid Cash App Scams
Tricks To Learning Where You Can Save Additional Money
The Differences Between Generic And Brand-Name Drugs
5 Situations When You Should Use Cash
Do You Know When To Shred Important Documents
The Fastest Growing Cities In America
Household Bills You Can Negotiate
What Should You Buy Duty-Free At An Airport?
Do You Know What Homeowner’s Insurance Actually Covers?
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3 Common Airbnb Scams And How To Protect Yourself
How Much Money Should You Have In Your Savings?
The Financial Terms Every Successful Adult Should Know
A Guide To Doing Your Taxes
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A Guide to Avoiding Email Scams
How To Ask For A Raise
What You Need To Know To Improve Your Credit
Financial Resolutions To Kick-Start The New Year
The Absolute Best Times To Shop For The Best Deals
Facts About Cryptocurrency
How To Spend Your FSA Before The Year Ends
Credit Card Red Flags To Avoid
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What You Need To Know To Spend Your HSA Wisely
The Right Way To Gift A Car
What Inflation Is And Why It Matters
The Best Alternative Ways To Save For Retirement
The Differences Between A Mutual Fund And An ETF
Strategies To Use Life Insurance For Retirement
How to Spot a Life Insurance Scam
Do You Know At What Age You Should Really Buy Life Insurance?
The Best Cities For Your Retirement
The Text Messages From Your Bank You Should Never Open
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How To Identify And Reduce Robocalls
How To Compete In The Hot Housing Market
The Secrets to Quickly Saving For Your Dream Vacation
When To Use Cash, Credit, Or Debit
When Is It Time To Talk To A Financial Planner?
How You Can Find Unclaimed Money
How To Sniff Out Scammers
Tips For Doing Your Own Taxes
How To Prepare For A Virtual Interview
How Much Money Should You Have In Your 401k
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Wise Ways To Spend Your Tax Refund
Things to Know Before Applying for a Store Credit Card
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Why You Should Make Your Pumpkin Spice Latte At Home
7 Financial Lessons You Didn’t Learn in School
Ways To Slash Your Energy Bill
The Best Ways To Protect Yourself Online
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What Is A VPN And Do You Need One?
How To Save Money Without Even Trying
Apps To Manage Your Money
How to Maximize Your Home Appraisal
5 Places To Sell Your Stuff
4 Ways To Save More In Your 401K
How To Tell If You’re Ready To Buy A House
Give Your Budget A Back-To-School Makeover
How To Decorate Your Dorm On A Budget
How To Survive Moving: Your Guide To A Stress-Free Move
Save Time And Money With Mobile Check Deposit
Save Money On Self-Care
How To Protect Your Digital Identity
Balance Your Self-Care With Budget-Friendly Options
What Is Amortization?
4 Steps to Combining Bank Accounts
Understanding APR: Define Your Own Adventure
Understanding Credit Scores: Define Your Own Adventure
Fearing Employment Uncertainty? Get Prepared Now
Budget Tips To Protect Against Unexpected Expenses
Downsize Your Life To Simplify And Save
How to Tackle Student Loans
How To Overcome Anxiety About Buying Your First House
How To Get Cheap Or Free Museum Admission
How To Handle Unexpected Home Repairs
A Step-By-Step Guide To Getting A Loan
The Perks Of Buying Higher Quality Clothing
5 Ways to Build Your Emergency Fund
5 Banking Alerts You Should Always Be Getting On Your Phone
How To Understand Your Credit Report
Mapping Out the Road to Your Next Home
Side Hustles to Increase Your Income