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Articles by Valerie Ashton

Valerie Ashton is a commercial pilot, California Real Estate Broker and writer. A life-long California resident, Valerie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Diego State University and attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law.

How Parents Can Save Money for Their Children's College Education Photo of Valerie Ashton Valerie Ashton How Parents Can Save Money for Their Children's College Education Raising a child is filled with unexpected costs from housing and food to childcare,... What Happens to Student Checking Accounts After Graduation? Learn what happens to your student checking account after you've graduated and you're no longer considered a college student. Bring Crisp, Clean U.S. Dollar Bills When You Travel to These Countries Find out which countries around the world will demand crisp, clean U.S. bills when converting currency. Learn why money exchanges have the rule of not accepting U.S. dollars that appear to be worn, marked, folded, and dirty. Use the travels tips that can help you avoid any issues with having the money to pay for things on your trips. Can You Open a Bank Account Without Parents Knowing? Photo of Valerie Ashton Valerie Ashton Can You Open a Bank Account Without Parents Knowing? Adults 18 or older can easily open a bank account independently, but should consider... What to Do When the ATM Eats Your Check After an Unsuccessful Deposit Photo of Valerie Ashton Valerie Ashton What to Do When the ATM Eats Your Check After an Unsuccessful Deposit If an ATM fails to return your check, immediately contact your bank and gather... How to Protect Yourself Against Down Payment Wire Fraud Learn about one of the biggest scams that target home buyers who are about to close on their purchase: down payment wire fraud. How to Find an Old 401k Account from a Previous Employer If you've lost track of an old 401(k) retirement account that you opened with a previous employer, learn what you can do to find and retrieve your money. Should Freelancers Get a Business Credit Card? Photo of Valerie Ashton Valerie Ashton Should Freelancers Get a Business Credit Card? Many people believe that having multiple streams of income is more beneficial and... Is It Better to Settle Credit Card Debt or Repay the Full Amount? Photo of Valerie Ashton Valerie Ashton Is It Better to Settle Credit Card Debt or Repay the Full Amount? “Settlements” are often presented as attractive, favorable options to resolve... Why Were You Denied a Savings Account? Find out why you could have been rejected for a savings account. Learn about ChexSystems and how banks use it when you submit an application.