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Megan B. Shepherd

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Megan B. Shepherd is a personal finance editor at Finder committed to helping people navigate the financial world of loans.

Her personal finance expertise has been featured on Forbes, Nasdaq, MediaFeed, Fox News, Time, Reviews.com, and carinsurance.com, adding invaluable information related to personal loans, financial strategies and smart borrowing tactics.

Outside of her role as a personal finance loans expert, Megan has a background working as a certified financial adviser and also earned …

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8 Apps Like Swagbucks for iOS & Android (2026)

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By Megan B. Shepherd Verified
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Yes. Swagbucks itself is available on iOS as well as Android. Freecash, Mistplay, JustPlay, InboxDollars, Survey Junkie and KashKick are also available on iOS. Apps like Swagbucks reward you with points, gift cards or cash for surveys, games and shopping, there's no borrowing involved. Cash advance apps like EarnIn and Brigit let you access money you've already earned or a small short-term advance ahead of your next payday, which is a different type of product entirely.
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Scrambly Review: Get Paid To Play Games & Test Apps (2026)

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By Megan B. Shepherd Verified
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Scrambly Earn real money for playing games and trying apps Features Withdraw from just $1 Small milestones rewarded Bonuses & gifts Earning potential: Averages $17+ in rewards per user per day, per Scrambly’s own site, actual earnings vary based on the time and effort you put in Cash-outs: From $1, depending on your redemption method Signup bonus: 500 Scramble Coins, which Scrambly’s own page metadata values at about $0.50 Who is Scrambly best for?
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HEA vs HEI vs HELOC vs Home Equity Loan: What’s the Difference? (2026)

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By Megan B. Shepherd Verified
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HEA and HEI are the same product with different names. You’re not borrowing — you’re selling a company a share of your home’s future value for cash today, with no monthly payments or interest. HELOCs and home equity loans are traditional loans. Your home is collateral, you need good credit, and missed payments risk foreclosure — but you keep 100% of your home’s future appreciation. No option is always cheapest.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, for fun!

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Ahrefs, Google Analytics, SEOsurfer, Copyscape

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

I contributed to journalism as well as graphics and layout.