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Emilia Benton

Emilia Benton is a personal finance writer and editor based in Houston. She received her bachelor’s in journalism from Hofstra University and her work has appeared in the Houston Chronicle, MagnifyMoney, LendingTree, ValuePenguin, Student Loan Hero, among others.

Articles by Emilia Benton

How to Choose Which Student Loans to Pay Off First

Whether you’re making your first student loan payments or are re-evaluating your financial goals, you might be wondering how you can choose which student loan... read more

How to Manage Credit Card Debt While Unemployed

Unemployment can pull the rug out from under you, especially when it comes to paying your bills. If you can’t pay your credit cards while... read more

How to Budget to Pay Off Debt: 7 Steps

A good budget can be challenging, but can help you pay off debts faster. Your best strategy for budgeting to pay off debt depends on... read more

What Are the Different Types of Credit Scores?

Your credit score is a three-digit number — ranging from 300 to 850 — that demonstrates your financial health and ability to repay debt. Your... read more

Do Medical Bills Affect Your Credit?

Medical debt is a significant financial issue for many Americans, and unpaid debt can hurt your credit score. Even though the credit bureaus have recently... read more

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