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By: Jon McDonald • 10/19/21
BadCredit.org Contributing Editor Jon McDonald has more than 15 years of journalism expertise. Jon stays up to date on emerging finance trends and news about the companies impacting the industry. He also shares valuable financial literacy resources for subprime consumers. He is most knowledgeable in the areas of budgeting, loans, and responsible credit use and is committed to bringing that experience to readers around the world. He has a passion for both writing and editing, and his articles have appeared in publications produced by The New York Times.
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In a Nutshell: People often imagine retirement as a time of leisure and relaxation. But for many older adults in... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 10/19/21
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In a Nutshell: The Tally app aims to help consumers with outstanding debt strategize paying off their credit cards... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 10/14/21
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In a Nutshell: Liberty Bank is dedicated to serving low- and moderate-income individuals and families in... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 10/11/21
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In a Nutshell: Earnest is a student loan origination and refinancing platform that takes a fresh approach to... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 9/30/21
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In a Nutshell: Marriage is a team effort, and part of the process is learning how to manage money together. That... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 9/28/21
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In a Nutshell: Bankruptcy often carries a severe social stigma in the United States, but it can be an essential... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 9/27/21
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In a Nutshell: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM) invests in the future of young people and in... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 9/16/21
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In a Nutshell: Heartland Bank and Trust Company has offices in Central and Northern Illinois and is committed to... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 9/14/21
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In a Nutshell: Government financial stimulus and relief resources at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 9/13/21
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In a Nutshell: Consumers shopping online for loans and other financial products may feel overwhelmed with so many... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 8/30/21
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In a Nutshell: Verity Credit Union emphasizes social and environmental prosperity as a member of the Global... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 8/30/21
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In a Nutshell: In the current data collection model, aggregators get paid, and consumers just see more... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 8/13/21
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In a Nutshell: As a certified community development financial institution, Royal Credit Union takes pride in... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 8/11/21
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In a Nutshell: InstaCash offers a streamlined process and fair compensation for consumers in India who want to sell... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 8/4/21
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In a Nutshell: When small farmers in the United States need loans and credit products, they often turn to AgAmerica... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 8/5/21
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In a Nutshell: The BusyKid app helps parents prepare their children for the realities of earning and spending... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 7/26/21
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In a Nutshell: When it comes to a major purchase like an automobile, comparison shopping is crucial — and the same... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 11/13/18
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In a Nutshell: Credit unions often have reputations for being member-oriented, and First Source Federal Credit... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 11/2/18
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In a Nutshell: Debt can be more than just a financial problem; it can impact a person’s emotional and physical... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 10/15/18
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In a Nutshell: Many residents of the Northeast US already recognize Berkshire Bank as a business dedicated to... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 10/10/18
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In a Nutshell: Founded in 1929, California Coast Credit Union is the oldest credit union in San Diego. A 2008... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 8/28/17
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In a Nutshell: Founded shortly after the first commercial credit card hit the market, the National Foundation for... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 8/14/17
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In a Nutshell: Income inequality is a popular talking point and political issue in the US, with the top 1% of the... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 7/20/17
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I have always loved Father’s Day, but now that I celebrate it as a dad, I have a newfound appreciation for it. Each... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 4/20/18
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In a Nutshell: Since 2008, Quizzle has provided people across the U.S. with a free TransUnion credit report and... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 11/30/16