Articles by Nicole Dieker
Are You Responsible for Your Spouse's Debt?
Find out whether you are responsible for your spouse's debt after marriage. Learn about the different instances when joint debt may end up affecting your personal credit and finances. See how you should approach joint finances to avoid having spousal debt from hurting the relationship.
Nicole Dieker
What You Need to Know About SBA Loans
Starting a business is a rewarding, and expensive, experience.
If you don't...
How Do Changes to the Mortgage Interest Deduction Affect Homeowners?
The bigger your mortgage, the more interest you’re probably paying on your debt....
Is It a Good Idea to Use Your IRA to Pay Off Credit Card Debt?
Find out if you should withdraw funds from your individual retirement account (IRA) to help pay off high-interest credit card debt. Learn about the taxes and penalties that you'll have to pay if you take money out of an IRA before retirement age -- rules vary depending on whether you have a traditional or Roth IRA.
Nicole Dieker
How the Rising Interest Rates on Student Loans Affect Young Borrowers
See how the federal student loan interest rates changed for college student borrowers who took out a loan from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.
Nicole Dieker
Deducting Student Loan Interest: Everything You Need to Know
Although it can be hard to see the bright side when it comes to student loan debt,...
How to Save When You Have Variable Income
When your income isn't the same from month to month, you might find it difficult...
Does Your Child Have to Pay Income Tax?
If your children earn money on their own, find out the situations where they may have to pay income tax on their earnings.
Nicole Dieker
MasterCard Airport Experience Lounge Access: Is This Credit Card Perk Worth It?
Learn how the new MasterCard Airport Experience lounge access program works for specific travel rewards credit cards. Find out how much it costs and how to use the benefit when you're traveling. Compare it to the Priority Pass program, a similar lounge access program offered by the premium travel cards.
Nicole Dieker
How to Trade and Invest in Bitcoin & Other Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin — cryptocurrencies are some of today’s most...