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
Best HELOC Rates and Lenders in Arizona
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Best Pet Insurance in Colorado
Pet costs add up quickly, especially when dealing with medical treatment. Dog owners, for example, spend an average of $700 per year to...
How to Get Uncollectible Status With the IRS
You may owe the IRS money once you file your taxes for the year. It’s a common predicament for taxpayers, and the IRS...
How 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 issues a tax lien on your property and other assets....
What Is the IRS Failure to File Penalty?
If you owe money and don’t file your tax return by the deadline, the IRS charges what’s called a failure to file penalty....
What Is a Tax Liability?
Your tax liability is how much money you owe to the state, local, or federal government. Your income and filing status determine how...
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.
How Long Does It Take to Get a Personal Loan?
We researched 10 popular lenders’ processes to determine how long it takes to get a personal loan—and how to speed up the process.
Best Auto Loan Refinance for Bad Credit
While many lenders require that borrowers have good credit to refinance an auto loan, certain ones may work with you even if your...