Cheryl Lock

Cheryl Lock

Cheryl Lock is a writer and editor whose work has appeared in dozens of publications, both in print and online. She was a money editor at Parents magazine before leaving to launch the inaugural parents vertical for the personal finance website Learnvest. You can find other stories of hers online at Money, The Fiscal Times and Business Insider, as well as in magazines like Woman's Day, Runner's World and Family Circle. She currently lives in Denver with her husband and daughter.

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How Long Do Hard Inquiries Stay on Your Credit Report?
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How Long Do Hard Inquiries Stay on Your Credit Report?

How long do hard inquiries stay on your credit report? Find out about how inquiries and other negative marks impact your credit over time.

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Should You Give Your Children an Allowance?
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Should You Give Your Children an Allowance?

Should parents give their child allowance? If you're a parent, you might be asking yourself that question. Get the answers here.

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The Best Ways to Handle Your Money When Traveling
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The Best Ways to Handle Your Money When Traveling

It's finally time for you to go on vacation! But before you hop on your flight, make sure you've sorted your money situation while you're traveling.

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What You Need to Know about Home Equity Loans
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What You Need to Know about Home Equity Loans

The fact that home equity loans are making a comeback is one thing to know about them... but here are four other things you'll need to know if you want one.

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21 Secret Ways to Save at Amazon
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21 Secret Ways to Save at Amazon

Learn ways to save money while shopping on Amazon. From Amazon Prime to Amazon Family, we break down the best tips and tricks.

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4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Leasing or Buying a Car
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4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Leasing or Buying a Car

4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Leasing or Buying a Car

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4 Reasons to Buy Your First Home in Your 30s
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4 Reasons to Buy Your First Home in Your 30s

There was a time in my life when I thought I’d never own a home. As someone who had preferred life in big cities and prioritized travel above homeownership,

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Buying a Home? Ask Your Partner These 4 Questions First
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Buying a Home? Ask Your Partner These 4 Questions First

Make sure you discuss these 4 things before buying a house with your significant other.

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19 Ways to Save at buybuy Baby
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19 Ways to Save at buybuy Baby

There are plenty of ways to save at buybuy Baby without cutting your registry and wishlist short.

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14 Ways to Save at World Market
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14 Ways to Save at World Market

It's easy to overspend at World Market but with these ways to save, you can breathe a sigh of relief when checking your receipt.

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