Jacqueline DeMarco

Jacqueline DeMarco

About the Author

-Personal finance writer for 7+ years.

-Graduated cum laude from the University of California Irvine (Literary Journalism and Digital Art)

-Works with dozens of publications and brands to create financial content

Bio and experience

Jacqueline has worked with more than a dozen financial brands, including LendingTree, Credit Karma, Fundera, Chime, MagnifyMoney, Student Loan Hero, ValuePenguin, SoFi and Northwestern Mutual, providing thoughtful content to give readers insight into complex topics that they likely didn’t learn in school. When digging deep into financial research, a cup of tea or two usually helps keeps her going.

During college, Jacqueline interned at a retirement plan advisory firm and was tasked with creating a presentation on the importance of financial wellness. During her research into how money can affect our health, relationships and career, Jacqueline realized just how important financial education is.

Education

Jacqueline received a bachelor’s degree in Literary Journalism from the University of California Irvine. Social Media Links

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The Archive

Does Chime deliver where big banks don’t? Our complete review

Chime is a solid option if you do most of your banking online, want to avoid fees, or are looking to build your credit score.

Which savings account will earn me the most money?

Savings accounts aren’t created equal — and some offer better interest rates than traditional brick-and-mortar banks.

Upstart vs. SoFi: Which is the right personal loan for you?

Both are excellent choices, depending on your needs and credit profile.

Pros and cons of consolidating credit card debt

Debt consolidation can simplify your payments and lower your rate, but it has some disadvantages.

Personal loan vs. car loan: Which is better for financing a car?

Each can be a good choice for financing a car purchase, depending on the type of car and your preferences.

How to get out of credit card debt

While having credit card debt can be stressful, you have many options for paying it off.

How does debt consolidation help your credit?

Debt consolidation can simplify debt repayment, but it’s important to consider which option is best for you.

Debt consolidation loan vs. balance transfer card: Which is better?

Debt consolidation loans and balance transfer cards are two solutions to credit card debt, but it’s important to consider which one would work best for you.

How to improve your personal loan application 

Many factors affect your personal loan application.

Best banks for personal loans of December 2023

Many banks offer personal loans, but it's important to carefully consider your options to find the best one for you.

Can you use a personal loan to start a business?

The flexibility of personal loans makes them a solid option to help fund your business.

Debt consolidation for bad credit: What to know

If you’re carrying multiple debts, you may feel overwhelmed trying to manage minimum payments and due dates. A debt consolidation loan can help simplify repayments.

What are home repair loans?

Financing a home renovation can be done with several types of loans, including home repair loans.

How does ‘buy now, pay later’ work?

“Buy now, pay later,” or BNPL, involves making a purchase with a series of payments. These payments are typically fixed and occur over a set period.

How to consolidate credit card debt

Credit card debt consolidation is the process of combining multiple sources of credit card debt into one new loan.

What exactly is a loan principal?

Your loan principal is only one part of what you repay for a personal loan.

Best student loan refinance companies for bad credit of December 2023

If you don't have the credit you need to refinance currently, consider taking the time to improve your credit score and strengthen your application.

Student loan forgiveness for medical school

Medical students can qualify for student loan forgiveness programs for their medical school debt.

Compound interest vs. simple interest for student loans

Knowing what type of interest you’re paying on your student loans can help you better understand how much money you’ll spend on the life of your loan and what you’ll...

Here's how people with bad credit are refinancing their student loans

If you have a bad credit score, that doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t qualify to refinance student loans. But it can take more work to make it happen.