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.

Income Sharing Agreements: Are They Better Than Student Loans? Photo of Aja McClanahan Aja McClanahan Income Sharing Agreements: Are They Better Than Student Loans? As many people suffer under the weight of student loans, there are schools out... 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 Now that you've finally come across the house that you want to buy, learn about each step of the long process to acquiring the keys to your new home. 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? Photo of Aja McClanahan Aja McClanahan Car Insurance Wants to Total My Car: What Are the Options? When you get into a car accident, you're might be saddened to find out that your... 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 Our guide on rewards checking accounts look at how they can help you earn high interest rates and cash back without monthly fees (while having amazing perks). How to Manage Estimated Quarterly Taxes as a Freelancer Photo of Aja McClanahan Aja McClanahan How to Manage Estimated Quarterly Taxes as a Freelancer If you're a freelancer, chances are you receive your income straight up — that is... Unoccupied and Vacant Home Insurance: How Much Does It Cost? Photo of Aja McClanahan Aja McClanahan Unoccupied and Vacant Home Insurance: How Much Does It Cost? If you own a piece of residential property that is not currently occupied, you... Can You Save Money By Renting Luxury Goods vs. Buying Them? Find out how you can save money by renting luxury goods and items instead of paying full price. And, find out which companies offer rentals of luxury goods.