Articles by Aja McClanahan

Aja is a writer and blogger based in Chicago who covers topics on personal finance and entrepreneurship. She writes from her experiences with money management and paying off $1 , in debt. Aja has been quoted and/or featured on sites such as Time Money, Kiplinger's, U.S. News & World Report, Market Watch, and more. Education: B.A. in University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Compare Early Account Closure Fees at the Top U.S. Banks Photo of Aja McClanahan Aja McClanahan Compare Early Account Closure Fees at the Top U.S. Banks Many banks charge early account closure fees if an account is closed within a... How to Keep a Secret Bank Account Find out what you need to do in order to keep a secret bank account from your spouse, parents, and family members for the sake of financial independence. How to Check if Money Order is Fake or a Scam Learn how to check and verify if a money order is fake, whether it was issued from a bank or the USPS, and see the signs that it may be part of a scam. Bread Financial Personal Loans 2025 Review Photo of Aja McClanahan Aja McClanahan Bread Financial Personal Loans 2025 Review Bread Loans don’t require a hard credit inquiry and allow applicants to... Wells Fargo Flex Loan 2025 Review Photo of Aja McClanahan Aja McClanahan Wells Fargo Flex Loan 2025 Review The Wells Fargo Flex loan is a personal loan with no applications, hidden fees,... Zable Personal Loans 2025 Review Our review of Zable personal loans looks at the interest rates, fees, borrowing amounts, repayment terms, and funding speed. Jenius Bank Personal Loans 2025 Review In our review of Jenius Bank personal loans, we take a closer look at the interest rates, fees, borrowing amounts, repayment periods, and application process. First Horizon Bank Personal Loans 2025 Review Photo of Aja McClanahan Aja McClanahan First Horizon Bank Personal Loans 2025 Review First Horizon Bank is a regional bank headquartered in Memphis, TN, with locations... Golden 1 Credit Union Personal Loans 2025 Review Photo of Aja McClanahan Aja McClanahan Golden 1 Credit Union Personal Loans 2025 Review Golden 1 Credit Union (Golden 1 CU) was founded as a financial cooperative in 1933... Allstate Insurance 2025 Review: Many Discounts Opportunities Our review of Allstate looks at the different types of insurance offered and how the various coverages and perks stand out again other insurers.