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Taylor Milam-Samuel

Taylor Milam-Samuel is a personal finance writer and credentialed educator who is passionate about helping people take control of their finances and create a life they love. When she's not researching financial terms and conditions, she can be found in the classroom teaching.

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 Know if You Qualify for Student Loan Cancellation

Federal student loan cancellation exists, but it can be hard to understand the options. This...

How Student Loans Affect Your Taxes

You can deduct up to $2,500 in interest paid on qualifying student loans each year when you file your taxes. There are also...

Best Bad-Credit Auto Loans

Having bad credit will make it hard to qualify for the most competitive auto loans, but it's still possible to get an auto...

Auto Loan Rates: What Is the Average APR in May 2025?

Borrowers with poor credit paid an average annual percentage rate of 14.97% on new auto...

What to Know About Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Before You Borrow

Depending upon your credit score, you may be able to land zero- or low-interest loans...

How to Handle Student Loans While on Medical Leave

If you need to take a medical leave from work, you likely have options like...

When Do You Become a Legal Resident of a State for the FAFSA?

Your legal residence for the FAFSA typically is where your parents or legal guardians live....

Credit Union Auto Loans: What Should You Know?

If you plan to buy a car, you’re probably figuring out how to finance it....

Community Bank Personal Loans

Personal loans from community banks might offer competitive interest rates and solid terms. But you usually need to apply in person, and options...

What to Do If You Can’t Make Your Car Payments

If you don’t think you’ll be able to make your car payment, you do have...