Alexandra Leslie

About the Author

Alexandra Leslie

Alexandra Leslie holds a master's degree in information technology, specializing in business information systems and big data. She leverages her technical understanding of analytics and algorithms to equip BadCredit.org readers with savvy advice and thought-provoking industry coverage. When she's not authoring guides and features for a rapidly growing online audience, you'll find her seeking out new credit cards and debt relief services for our in-house experts to review and recommend.

Latest Posts

11 posts written/edited to date

Study

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20 Most-Cited Business Schools in the U.S.

20 Most-Cited Business Schools in the U.S.

Which business schools are contributing the most reliable, quality research to the economics community? Pulling data from the... read more »

Alexandra Leslie

By: Alexandra Leslie • 5/5/15

Best Of

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10 Most Innovative Consumer Advocacy Groups of 2015

10 Most Innovative Consumer Advocacy Groups of 2015

In a nation that offers such a broad scope of social, political and economic opportunity, it would seem that advancement options should be... read more »

Alexandra Leslie

By: Alexandra Leslie • 4/27/15

Blog

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FamZoo Makes Parents Bankers, Not Just a Bank

FamZoo Makes Parents Bankers, Not Just a Bank

Virtual family bank FamZoo is designed to foster healthy money management habits in a “hands-on” online atmosphere.... read more »

Alexandra Leslie

By: Alexandra Leslie • 4/10/15

Blog

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Former Credit Junkie Shares Clever Tips in “The Debt Escape Plan”

Former Credit Junkie Shares Clever Tips in “The Debt Escape Plan”

Credit cards are a double-edged sword. The buying power is endless (in theory), but the debt can be dangerous — 42.4 percent of Americans are... read more »

Alexandra Leslie

By: Alexandra Leslie • 4/8/15

Blog

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7 Foolish Mistakes People Make with Their Credit

7 Foolish Mistakes People Make with Their Credit

Good credit is vital part of maintaining long-term financial success. A high credit score means better interest rates on loans, lower insurance... read more »

Alexandra Leslie

By: Alexandra Leslie • 4/1/15

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10 Best Identity Theft Blogs of 2015

10 Best Identity Theft Blogs of 2015

An attack on your digital network can cost you more than a new hard drive and some updated passwords. Online security breaches threaten your... read more »

Alexandra Leslie

By: Alexandra Leslie • 2/25/15

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2015’s 10 Best Personal Finance Blogs for Dads

2015’s 10 Best Personal Finance Blogs for Dads

Whether looking into a newborn’s eyes for the first time or bringing home your fifth bundle of joy, becoming a father brings up all the emotions... read more »

Alexandra Leslie

By: Alexandra Leslie • 2/18/15

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Ohio’s 5 Best Credit Unions

Ohio’s 5 Best Credit Unions

Ohio brought us the Halle Berry, Neil Armstrong, John D. Rockefeller and Nine Inch Nails — but can they be counted on for quality credit unions?... read more »

Alexandra Leslie

By: Alexandra Leslie • 2/11/15

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10 Best Real Estate Blogs of 2015

10 Best Real Estate Blogs of 2015

Owning a home can be a daunting undertaking, laced with copious amounts of questions and decisions to make, and it doesn’t end once you sign that... read more »

Alexandra Leslie

By: Alexandra Leslie • 2/5/15

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6 Best Tax Preparation Services of 2015

6 Best Tax Preparation Services of 2015

With the tax season upon us, Americans will receive billions of dollars returns from their state governments and the IRS. A three- or four-figure... read more »

Alexandra Leslie

By: Alexandra Leslie • 1/22/15

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10 Personal Finance Blogs to Watch in 2015

10 Personal Finance Blogs to Watch in 2015

Looking to find financial freedom in the new year? We’ve compiled a list of the top personal finance blogs to go to for insight on... read more »

Alexandra Leslie

By: Alexandra Leslie • 1/7/15