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Nick Dauk
About the Author
-Experienced personal finance writer
-Expertise in personal finance, business, entrepreneurship and travel
Bio and Experience
Nick Dauk is a freelance writer, specializing in personal finance, business, entrepreneurship, and travel. His bylines include Business Insider, The Edge, Bisnow, The Telegraph, BBC, and Culture Trip. Nick has also created content for a number of global brands including Hilton Grand Vacations, Impala, and IBM.
When he’s not writing or traveling, he can be found exploring Orlando’s parks with his wife and toddler.
Education
Nick received his bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Central Florida.
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The Archive
Can you get a personal loan with bad credit?
August 15, 2023 | 2:38pmWhile predatory loans often target borrowers with poor credit, you can find a legitimate bad credit loan from various lenders.
What can be used as collateral for a personal loan?
July 14, 2023 | 10:03amPersonal loans are available as secured and unsecured loans, with secured loans requiring collateral.
How to lower credit card interest
July 14, 2023 | 7:44amBy learning how to lower your credit card interest rate, you can save money and pay off your debts sooner.
Motorcycle loans: What to know
July 6, 2023 | 10:01amMany riders choose to finance their motorcycle with a loan. Compare rates from multiple lenders to find the motorcycle loan that meets your needs.
What happens if you never pay your student loans?
May 10, 2023 | 1:39pmWhat happens if you never pay your student loans? You should consider the serious short- and long-term consequences that all borrowers should be aware of.
Income-driven repayment vs. refinancing student loans: what to know
May 5, 2023 | 4:45pmManaging your student loan repayments through refinancing or an income-driven repayment plan may help you save money in the long run.
How to pay off $30K in student loans
May 5, 2023 | 3:15pmRepaying $30,000 in student loan debt is achievable with the right plan in place. Use these suggestions and strategies to pay down your loan debt comfortably.
What is a payoff statement: everything you need to know
May 5, 2023 | 2:15pmA student loan payoff statement tells you exactly how much you owe on your student loan as of today. You can decide whether to pay it off in full now...
Can you refinance Sallie Mae student loans?
May 5, 2023 | 1:15pmSallie Mae does not provide refinancing services. Borrowers wanting to refinance their Sallie Mae student loans will need to seek out a different lender.
Debt consolidation vs. personal loans: key differences
May 5, 2023 | 9:00amDebt consolidation loans can help you manage your debt collectively with a single loan. These loans may also save you money.
Debt settlement pros and cons
May 4, 2023 | 4:45pmWhile debt settlement can potentially reduce or eliminate some of your debt, it could also come with hefty fees and hurt your credit.
Long-term personal loans: what to know
May 4, 2023 | 4:15pmLong-term personal loans offer borrowers an opportunity to take out a personal loan and repay it on an extended repayment schedule.
What is a personal line of credit?
May 4, 2023 | 11:15amA personal line of credit can be a useful way to pay for uncertain or long-term expenses, like home renovations and medical bills.
How to pay off $150K in student loan debt
April 29, 2023 | 4:35pmBy using different strategies like biweekly payments and refinancing, you can pay off high debt amounts faster and more affordably.
Can you use 529 plan funds to pay student loans?
April 29, 2023 | 4:21pmYou can use 529 plan funds to repay your beneficiary’s student loans, as well as their sibling’s, up to $20,000 maximum.
How to pay off $80,000 in student loans
April 29, 2023 | 3:58pmYou could better manage $80K in student loan debt with a mix of strategies that cater to your income level, lifestyle, budget, and family size.
Best personal loans with no origination fee of December 2023
April 29, 2023 | 2:39pmOrigination fees are administrative charges that you pay a lender in return for taking out a loan, but it’s possible to find a lender that doesn’t charge these fees.
How to pay off credit card debt
April 29, 2023 | 10:57amPaying off credit card debt can be difficult, but it’s not impossible. These methods can help you get out of debt.