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? 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 Photo of Aja McClanahan Aja McClanahan Hurricane Insurance: What is Covered & What is Not Covered If you live on an island or in a coastal area, you might be wondering how to... 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 For retirees who no longer have a job for stable income, learn how to qualify for a mortgage based on assets and other sources of income. 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 Photo of Aja McClanahan Aja McClanahan Pension Advance Loans: Why You Should Avoid Them Pension advance loans are a type of debt that is collateralized by pension monies... 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... How to Manage Estimated Quarterly Taxes as a Freelancer Find out when you are considered a freelancer or self-employed, which means you have to pay estimated quarterly taxes on your income. Learn about the IRS rules regarding any fees, fines, and penalties for missed tax payments. Compare the different options that you have to pay your estimated quarterly taxes. Unoccupied and Vacant Home Insurance: How Much Does It Cost? Learn about unoccupied and vacant homeowners insurance for properties without anyone living in them, including what is covered and how much coverage will cost. Can You Save Money By Renting Luxury Goods vs. Buying Them? Photo of Aja McClanahan Aja McClanahan Can You Save Money By Renting Luxury Goods vs. Buying Them? If you’ve ever wanted to enjoy a baller’s lifestyle on a pauper’s budget, then...