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
How to Get a Loan in an Emergency
Emergency personal loans can help cover unexpected expenses, including medical bills, house repairs, urgent veterinary care, or losing a portion of income. Unforeseen...
How to Get Tax Debt Forgiveness With the IRS or State
Tax debt forgiveness allows the IRS or state to reduce your tax debt, often if...
New York HELOC Rates and Lenders
Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to turn the equity in their home into cash. As secured loans, HELOCs typically offer...
How to Respond to a Notice of Deficiency
If the IRS completes an examination of what you owe and proposes changes, the agency sends a notice of deficiency. It’s also called...
Arizona HELOC Rates and Lenders
Homeowners in Arizona can apply for a home equity line of credit (HELOC) from online lenders or local banks and credit unions. We’ve...
How to Qualify for and Navigate “Currently Not Collectible” Status With the IRS
Facing tax debt can be overwhelming, especially when paying it would cause severe financial hardship....
6 Strategies to Stop a Bank Levy
If you owe debt and don’t pay it, the balance goes to collections. The lender can then seek a court order to withdraw...
How to Stop (or Release) a Tax Levy
If you are past due on income taxes, the federal or state government may issue a tax lien on your property and other...
Tax Liability Explained: A Complete Guide to What You Owe and Why
Tax liability is the total amount of tax you owe to the federal, state, or...
Sunrise Banks Credit Builder Loan Review
With Sunrise Banks’ credit builder loan, you get easy-to-understand loan terms with no minimum score requirement. But Sunrise only offers two loan options.