About Taylor Milam-Samuel
Current Role
Personal finance writer
Expertise
- Student Loans
- Credit Cards
- Debt
- Budgeting
Degrees
- Bachelor's degree in English language arts from UCLA, master's degree in education from San Diego State University
Personal Finance Experience
Taylor's interest in personal finance began shortly after she graduated from college and was faced with the reality of her student loans. In an effort to create a better financial future for herself, she dove headfirst into the world of personal finance and started learning as much as possible.
What started as a personal passion has since grown into a career as a personal finance writer and educator.
Latest from Taylor Milam-Samuel
Maine HELOC Rates and Lenders
A home equity line of credit (HELOC) allows you to borrow money based on the equity in your home. It’s a revolving line...
Why Are Student Loan Interest Rates So High?
Student loan interest rates continue to increase. Interest rates for federal undergraduate loans have doubled since 2020—from 2.75% to 5.50%. The cost of...
When Do Student Loans Start Accruing Interest?
College is an investment in your future, and if you use loans to pay for...
HELOCs Without Prepayment Penalties
If you want to pay back your home equity line of credit (HELOC) early, you might need to pay a prepayment penalty fee...
How to Get a $2,000 Personal Loan
Many personal loans range from $5,000 to $50,000, so a $2,000 loan is smaller than most. But that’s excellent news for your finances:...
Tax Relief Advocates Review
Tax Relief Advocates helps clients navigate the tax system. The company’s resolution tactics—offers in compromise, hardship relief, and installment agreements—are available for every...
How to Find the Cheapest Personal Loan
Personal loans offer maximum flexibility, but borrowing money costs money. The interest rate, loan terms, and fees impact how much you pay for...
Personal Loans for Rent
A personal loan has fixed interest rates and monthly payments that stay the same throughout the loan term. You can borrow personal loans...
Best Joint Personal Loans
Personal loans are fixed-interest loans that offer consistent monthly payments and flexible spending. You can use the funds for almost any expense. When...
How to Get a $70,000 Personal Loan
Personal loans are installment loans that you make monthly payments toward throughout the loan term, usually between 24 and 60 months. Personal loans...