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Anna
Serio-Ali
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Anna Serio-Ali is a trusted lending expert who specializes in consumer and business financing. A former certified commercial loan officer, Anna's written and edited more than a thousand articles to help Americans strengthen their financial literacy. Her expertise and analysis on personal, student, business and car loans has been featured in Business Insider, CNBC, Nasdaq and ValueWalk, among other publications, and she earned an Expert Contributor in Finance badge from review site Best Company in 2020.
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8 health insurance options for early retirees
Retiring early has many perks. If you’re looking to cover the gap between early retirement and Medicaid, explore eight main health coverage options.
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Personal loan vs. home equity loan: Which is the best fit for your financing?
Personal loans and home equity loans are popular ways to fund home improvements, consolidate debt and pay for big expenses. Here's how to compare the best fit for your financin…
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Fixed vs. variable interest rates: Which is best for how you borrow and save money?
Not all interest rates work the same. Your choice among these two main types come down to how you save and how you borrow. Here's what to know about fixed and variable rates.
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What is a personal loan? How it works — and what to know before you apply
While not as inexpensive as they once were, personal loans can still be a good option to cover one-time expenses if you can’t wait for rates to come down.
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6 steps to starting a consulting business in retirement — and ways it can help your budget beyond the income
Bringing in more money during retirement has a host of financial benefits beyond an extra paycheck — from lowering the taxes you pay to increasing the amount you receive throug…
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How to finance a recreational vehicle: RV loans, alternatives and tips for getting out on the open road
Secured loans and financing alternatives for buying a new or used RV, including how to qualify and factors to consider before hitting the open road.
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Tax breaks after 50 you might not know about
Are you over 50 and looking to minimize your tax burden — and maximize your savings? See 9 catch-ups, credits and exemptions for the 2024 tax year.
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I'm a personal finance expert: Here's why you need to invest in a CD today
With the Fed holding benchmark rates at 23-year highs, now might be the time to lock your money into a CD. Here's why.

Anna
Serio-Ali

8 health insurance options for early retirees

Personal loan vs. home equity loan: Which is the best fit for your financing?

Fixed vs. variable interest rates: Which is best for how you borrow and save money?

What is a personal loan? How it works — and what to know before you apply

6 steps to starting a consulting business in retirement — and ways it can help your budget beyond the income

How to finance a recreational vehicle: RV loans, alternatives and tips for getting out on the open road

Tax breaks after 50 you might not know about

I'm a personal finance expert: Here's why you need to invest in a CD today

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