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Jess Ullrich

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Boston, Tewksbury
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Covers:  Credit cards, building credit, investing, budgeting, loans, insurance, debt management, crypto exchanges
Kind human. Freelance financial writer. Bylines: @investopedia @bankrate @nextadvisor & more. Former editor: @thebalance @investopedia @financebuzz. She/her.

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I’m a personal finance writer who creates clean, well-researched copy. I take a reader-first approach with each piece, ensuring my work is accessible, educational, and engaging. Well-versed in SEO and linking best practices, I love applying my knowledge to help brands grow and make money.

While I’ve written blog articles and long-form content across several verticals, including budgeting, insurance, debt, and side hustles, I particularly enjoy covering credit cards, investing, and loans (perso…

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Cryptocurrency Exchange Rating Methodology

Cryptocurrency Exchange Rating Methodology

If you'd like to trade or invest in cryptocurrency, opening an account with a crypto exchange is a simple way…

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Lexington Law Credit Repair Review

Lexington Law Credit Repair Review

Offering multiple credit repair options and accessible customer service, Lexington Law could be a good choice…

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CreditNerds Credit Repair Review

CreditNerds Credit Repair Review

CreditNerds offers credit monitoring, credit repair, and consumer and business financing options. It works wi…

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Binance.US Review

Binance.US Review

Binance.US is a cryptocurrency exchange for U.S.-based users. Its partner company, Binance, is one of the lar…

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What Is Reinsurance?

What Is Reinsurance?

Reinsurance policies can help insurance companies cover significant losses and stay afloat. They're issued di…

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Custodial Roth IRA

Custodial Roth IRA

Want your kid to get a head start on saving for retirement? A custodial Roth IRA might be a good option. Cust…

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What is a money market account, and how does it work?

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Money market accounts (MMAs) are deposit accounts that share features of savings and checking accounts. Like a savings account, your balance earns interest. However, you may also have the ability to write checks and/or use a debit card for account transactions like you would with a checking account. Besides having components of savings and checking accounts, money market accounts also have distinct features that set them apart. Here's what to know if you're interested in opening one.
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What is usage-based insurance? How telematics can lower your car insurance bill up to 40%.

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Usage-based car insurance (UBI), also called telematics, rewards careful drivers with lower auto insurance premiums. It’s becoming increasingly popular among insurance companies and their drivers. Insurance companies benefit from knowing more about how their customers drive, and good drivers save money — a major perk when insurance rates are rising nationwide. Intrigued? Read on to learn how UBI works and what programs are available.
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6 benefits of a good credit score

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In its simplest form, your credit score is just three numbers on a page. But the reality is that those three numbers are fairly consequential when taking out a loan, accessing credit, accessing favorable interest rates, and more. Better credit means more banks and credit unions will be willing to lend to you—and your borrowing costs will likely be lower. If you’re wondering what it means to have good credit, how it helps you, and how to boost your credit score, here’s what to know.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, my parents had a typewriter when I was a child.

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Grammarly, Quickbooks, Google Sheets

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