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.

Hiring a Nanny: Tips on Handling Taxes and Other Costs Photo of Aja McClanahan Aja McClanahan Hiring a Nanny: Tips on Handling Taxes and Other Costs The joys of parenthood abound but the cost of being a parent can quickly add... What is a Blue Chip Stock? How to Invest in Them? Learn what companies are considered blue chip stocks as it is a popular term for a safe and profitable investment, but there are no guarantees. Selling Your House to a Family Member or Friend: How to Get the Best Deal Learn how to sell your house to a family member or friend - including the use of agents, lawyers, etc. - so that both parties can walk away with a good deal. How to Adjust Tax Withholding to Get More Money Per Paycheck Photo of Aja McClanahan Aja McClanahan How to Adjust Tax Withholding to Get More Money Per Paycheck Every year, it seems like you get a tax refund. It's a nice chunk of money. But... How to Avoid the Monthly Citibank Checking Account Fee Photo of Aja McClanahan Aja McClanahan How to Avoid the Monthly Citibank Checking Account Fee You might consider banking with a financial institution like Citibank because they... How To Begin Paying Back Your Student Loans After graduation, find out how you can begin assessing and planning your plans to repay your college student loan debt. How to Avoid Bank of America Checking Account Fees Learn how you can avoid the monthly fees on Bank of America checking accounts either direct deposit or minimum balances. Outliving Your Retirement Funds: How to Prepare for It Photo of Aja McClanahan Aja McClanahan Outliving Your Retirement Funds: How to Prepare for It We are living longer -- and that's worrisome to retirees who may not have... Wells Fargo Checking Account Fees: How to Avoid Them Photo of Aja McClanahan Aja McClanahan Wells Fargo Checking Account Fees: How to Avoid Them Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the country, so it's no surprise that... Ways to Avoid the Chase Checking Account Fees Learn how to avoid the monthly fee on Chase checking accounts through direct deposits, minimum balance requirements, and other possible fee waivers.