Megan Elliott

Megan Elliott

Megan is a Money & Career, Health & Fitness, and Culture Writer at The Cheat Sheet. She has a bachelor's degree in cultural studies from Macalester College and a master's degree in media studies from the New School University. Her writing has appeared in the Journal of Financial Planning and other publications.

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These 10 Great Jobs All Pay at Least $40,000
Miscellaneous

These 10 Great Jobs All Pay at Least $40,000

Learn about 10 of the most lucrative careers for young people, and find out what you need to do to land a job that pays at least $40,000 a year.

Megan Elliott

11 Reasons Why Cash Is Still King
Personal Finance

11 Reasons Why Cash Is Still King

Here are 11 reasons why you might want to pay with cash — or at least keep some on hand.

Megan Elliott

10 Bizarre Claims People Make to Avoid Paying Taxes
taxes

10 Bizarre Claims People Make to Avoid Paying Taxes

Spoiler alert: None of these excuses work.

Megan Elliott

10 Great Companies That Came Back from the Brink of Death
Miscellaneous

10 Great Companies That Came Back from the Brink of Death

Here are 10 companies that came back from the dead.

Megan Elliott

4 Colors You Should Never Paint Your Home
Miscellaneous

4 Colors You Should Never Paint Your Home

Here are some colors to never paint your home, per a Zillow analysis.

Megan Elliott