Stefanie O'Connell

Stefanie O'Connell

About the Author

Stefanie O'Connell is a New York City personal finance writer who lives by making her budget stretch. She shares financial planning, investing, and spending advice with national media outlets, including Bustle, US News and World Report, GoBankingRates, Intuit, CBS News, The Dr. Oz Show, and numerous other finance sites, shows, and podcasts. A graduate of New York University, Stefanie discovered the world of financial planning out of necessity. Her passion lies in helping millennials “develop rich habits” they can use for life.

Latest Posts

45 posts written/edited to date

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4 Ways to Stop Paying for the Mistakes of Others

4 Ways to Stop Paying for the Mistakes of Others

Are you paying for the mistakes of others? Make sure these mistakes aren’t costing you by following these four simple steps. 1. Check your... read more »

By: Stefanie O'Connell • 1/6/15

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How to Recommit to Your Resolutions

How to Recommit to Your Resolutions

January is a funny time of year. There’s a tendency to get super psyched about goals and resolutions in the middle of a holiday hangover. One of... read more »

By: Stefanie O'Connell • 1/1/15

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Breaking Up With Credit

Breaking Up With Credit

Do you have a rocky relationship with your credit? Is that troubled relationship keeping you from getting the things you want and need, like an... read more »

By: Stefanie O'Connell • 12/23/14

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How Did These 10 States Get the Most Credit Card Debt?

How Did These 10 States Get the Most Credit Card Debt?

Earlier this week Credit.com reported the top ten states with the most credit card debt.  While Q3 data shows the average credit card balance... read more »

By: Stefanie O'Connell • 12/12/14

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5 New Year’s Resolutions for People with Bad Credit

5 New Year’s Resolutions for People with Bad Credit

While bad credit may be a reflection of poor financial choices in your past, it doesn’t have to define your financial future.  Whatever your... read more »

By: Stefanie O'Connell • 12/8/14

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Can You Buy Credit Perfection? 6 Credit Repair Myths Debunked

Can You Buy Credit Perfection? 6 Credit Repair Myths Debunked

Bad credit can cost you thousands of dollars in high interest rates each and every year. It can even prevent you from qualifying for a loan in... read more »

By: Stefanie O'Connell • 11/24/14

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Owing Small Amounts On Your Credit Card Can Be OK; Here’s Why

Owing Small Amounts On Your Credit Card Can Be OK; Here’s Why

Credit utilization – the percentage of available credit that has been borrowed – is the second biggest factor in determining your... read more »

By: Stefanie O'Connell • 11/11/14

Guide

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5 Ways to Get Rid of Your Student Loans

5 Ways to Get Rid of Your Student Loans

When struggling to find employment post-graduation and working at the local Starbucks to make ends meet, it’s hard to fathom how you’re going to... read more »

By: Stefanie O'Connell • 11/4/14

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