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
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.
How Long Does It Take to Get a Personal Loan? The Full Answer
We researched 10 popular lenders’ processes to determine how long it takes to get a...
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...
Suze Orman’s Take on Home Equity Loans and HELOCs
As a general rule, Suze Orman doesn’t love home equity loans or lines of credit....
Home Equity Loan and HELOC Closing Process: What to Expect and How to Prepare
The closing process is the same for a HELOC and home equity loan: Sign paperwork,...
Larson Tax Relief Review
Larson Tax Relief has a generous money-back guarantee and solid customer reviews. But you may need to dig for pricing. Here’s what you...
Hitch Home Equity Review: What Happened to Hitch’s HELOCs?
Read on for our Hitch home equity review. The takeaways? Quick access to funds and...
Can a 17-Year-Old Get a Student Loan?
You can apply for federal student loans as a 17-year-old, but in general, you need to be at least 18 to apply for...
Earnest vs. Discover: Student Loan Comparison
Earnest and Discover don’t offer the same benefits to borrowers. We found major differences that could impact which one you should choose.