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.

Barclays Arrival Premier Credit Card Review Learn about the features of the Barclays Arrival Premier credit card, including its rewards program, redemption options/rates, miles transfer program, and card benefits. Find out whether the miles and travel perks are worth the card's annual fee. Compare it to the some of the best travel rewards credit cards. What is a Medallion Signature Guarantee? Where Can You Get One? Photo of Aja McClanahan Aja McClanahan What is a Medallion Signature Guarantee? Where Can You Get One? Medallion signature guarantees are often needed to verify a transfer of your... Credit Card Fraud Claim Denied: How You Can Still Get Your Money Back Photo of Aja McClanahan Aja McClanahan Credit Card Fraud Claim Denied: How You Can Still Get Your Money Back If you’ve ever detected transactions on your credit card statement that you did... Income Sharing Agreements: Are They Better Than Student Loans? Learn how income sharing agreements can help pay for college and higher education without having to deal with student loan debt. Hurricane Insurance: What is Covered & What is Not Covered Find out what is covered (and not covered) under hurricane insurance, which is coverage that is typically a part of your standard homeowners insurance policy. How to Complete the Home-Buying Procedure After Finding Your Dream Home Photo of Aja McClanahan Aja McClanahan How to Complete the Home-Buying Procedure After Finding Your Dream Home Perhaps one of the best parts of house hunting is finally finding a house that... How to Get Approved for a Mortgage as a Retiree Without Job Income Photo of Aja McClanahan Aja McClanahan How to Get Approved for a Mortgage as a Retiree Without Job Income Knowing how to get approved for a mortgage as a retiree without joint income can... Car Insurance Wants to Total My Car: What Are the Options? Find out about the alternative options available to you when your car insurance decides that your car is a total loss but you feel that the car can be repaired. Pension Advance Loans: Why You Should Avoid Them Find out how pension advance loans work and why you should avoid them in favor of other alternatives for additional funds or cash flow. Rewards Checking Accounts: High Interest Rates & Earn Cash Back Photo of Aja McClanahan Aja McClanahan Rewards Checking Accounts: High Interest Rates & Earn Cash Back For many consumers, a checking account acts as the financial hub of all money...