Kaitlyn Mahoney

Kaitlyn Mahoney

Kaitlyn Mahoney (she/her) is the content manager for Credit.com and an editor with a passion for financial justice. She’s been a professional writer and editor for more than fifteen years, working to make all the content she touches accurate and accessible. She most enjoys creating easy-to-understand financial guides for people just starting their financial journeys and connecting with other experts to expand her own knowledge. When she’s not editing, she’s reading, checking on her little free diverse library, or working with her local mutual aid organization.

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What Is the Child Tax Credit and Will You Get It?
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What Is the Child Tax Credit and Will You Get It?

ind out what the child tax credit is, if you're eligible for this partially refundable tax credit, and how big a credit you can expect to receive on your taxes.

Kaitlyn Mahoney

How to Repair Your Credit
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How to Repair Your Credit

How do you repair your credit? You can take a DIY approach or work with a credit repair company. Find out more about the steps to better credit.

Kaitlyn Mahoney

Are You One of the Credit Invisible?
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Are You One of the Credit Invisible?

Are you a credit invisible? It's not a science fiction term. Find out more about this financial issue and how you can impact it today.

Kaitlyn Mahoney

Digit App Review: Can the Digit App Really Help You Save Money?
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Digit App Review: Can the Digit App Really Help You Save Money?

Want to take the guesswork out of the savings process? Want to better understand your spending habits? Find out how Digit may be able to help in this Digit app review from Credit.com

Kaitlyn Mahoney

8 Simple Steps for Finding a New Job
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8 Simple Steps for Finding a New Job

Ready to get a new job, but not sure how to start? Find a new job—or get a better job—with this handy eight-step employment-seeking guide from Credit.com.

Kaitlyn Mahoney

How to Buy or Sell Your Home with HomeLight
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How to Buy or Sell Your Home with HomeLight

Learn how HomeLight can help you sell your home for more money—or buy a great home quickly—with this helpful Credit.com guide.

Kaitlyn Mahoney

How Much Does It Cost to Be in a Sorority?
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How Much Does It Cost to Be in a Sorority?

Four years as a member of a sorority costs thousands of dollars, and that's just for required dues (and T-shirts, of course).

Kaitlyn Mahoney

Payment Apps 101: Is PayPal Safe?
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Payment Apps 101: Is PayPal Safe?

Is PayPal safe and secure? Discover if and how PayPal keeps your money and information safe, as well as what other options you have for securely paying for things on the go.

Kaitlyn Mahoney

Payment Apps 101: Is Cash App Safe?
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Payment Apps 101: Is Cash App Safe?

Find out more about Cash App, including its associated fees, limits, perks, and how to pay people—and learn if Cash App is safe, especially compared to alternative options like Venmo and PayPal.

Kaitlyn Mahoney

Can My Stimulus Check Be Garnished for Credit Card Debt?
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Can My Stimulus Check Be Garnished for Credit Card Debt?

The government sent much-needed financial assistance during the coronavirus pandemic, but can debt collectors can garnish your stimulus check?

Kaitlyn Mahoney