About Jess Ullrich
Current Role
Finance writer
Expertise
- Banking
- Insurance
- Investing
- Loans
Degrees
- Bachelor's degree and master's degree in education from the University of Massachusetts Lowell
Personal Finance Experience
Jess has been enjoying life as a freelance financial writer since May 2022. Previously, she was an editor at two popular online financial publications, one of which she helped grow from the ground up. She also spent nearly five years in an editorial role at a blockchain media agency, where she worked on content campaigns for major financial firms.
In her spare time, you can find Jess reading about investing and personal finance, working in her garden, or spending time with family.
Latest from Jess Ullrich
The 12 Pros and Cons of Private Student Loans
Private student loans can help you close an education funding gap if federal student aid isn’t enough to pay for school. Private lenders...
What Is an Automated Valuation Model (AVM), and How Does It Work?
As technology has evolved, so too have real estate professionals’ and lenders’ toolkits for simplifying...
How to Avoid Bankruptcy: 9 Alternatives to Consider Before Filing
If you’re struggling with overwhelming debt, it’s important to know how to avoid bankruptcy and...
How Long Does It Take to Get a Home Equity Loan?
Based on our research of several lenders, closing times for home equity loans are around...
Can I Cancel My 401(k) and Cash Out While Still Employed?
If you’ve been contributing to a workplace 401(k) for years, chances are you intend to...
Illinois Tax Relief Services
If you’re among the many Illinois residents who owe money to the IRS, you’re not alone—American taxpayers owed around $158.6 billion after filing...
How to Pay Off $200K in Student Loans
According to a 2024 report from the Education Data Initiative, the average student loan debt per borrower is around $39,981 in total. Outstanding...
What to Do If Your Student Loans Were Sold to Another Company
If you’ve borrowed student loans to pay for college, your loan may be transferred or...
Do Student Loans Have Compound or Simple Interest?
If you take out student loans to pay for school, you’ll pay interest on what...
How the 401(k) Student Loan Match Works
In the past, many employees have had to choose between saving for retirement or making student loan payments. Because student loans often have...