Mia Taylor

Mia Taylor

Mia Taylor is an award-winning travel and finance journalist with two decades of experience. Her work has appeared on MSN Money, MSN Travel, TheStreet, MainStreet, TheSimpleDollar, Cheapism, KPBS (the San Diego affiliate of National Public Radio) and in Westways Magazine. In 2011, Mia was among a team of KPBS reporters who won the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism for an investigation into the salaries and perks of California county supervisors. She has also received multiple awards from the North American Travel Journalists Association. You can read more about Mia’s career and writing expertise at www.miataylorwriter.com.

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Can You Pay Taxes with a Credit Card?
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Can You Pay Taxes with a Credit Card?

Find out if you can pay your taxes with a credit card. Learn if this is a good option for you or if you should look for other alternatives.

Mia Taylor

How and When to Talk to a Credit Bureau
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How and When to Talk to a Credit Bureau

If you have questions or concerns about your credit report, call a credit bureau for the answers. All 3 reporting agencies are willing and able to help.

Mia Taylor

The Impact of Student Debt on the Millennial Mindset
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The Impact of Student Debt on the Millennial Mindset

The Impact of Student Debt on the Millennial Mindset

Mia Taylor

Home Buying Tips for Women in Single Income Households
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Home Buying Tips for Women in Single Income Households

We asked real estate and personal finance experts to share their top tips for single women seeking to purchase a home and here's what we found.

Mia Taylor

Virtual Credit Card - What You Need to Know
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Virtual Credit Card - What You Need to Know

Here are the pros and cons that experts say you should keep in mind when using a virtual credit card.

Mia Taylor

6 Home-Buying Tips for the Current Market
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6 Home-Buying Tips for the Current Market

6 Home-Buying Tips for the Current Market

Mia Taylor

How Does Student Loan Forgiveness Work?
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How Does Student Loan Forgiveness Work?

How Does Student Loan Forgiveness Work?

Mia Taylor

5 Gig Economy Websites That Help You Make More Money
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5 Gig Economy Websites That Help You Make More Money

Looking to make a little extra money? Here are five side gigs that could help you do that.

Mia Taylor

How Changing Due Dates on Your Bills Can Help Shore Up Your Monthly Finances
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How Changing Due Dates on Your Bills Can Help Shore Up Your Monthly Finances

Changing due dates on your bills can make a big difference in how you pay them.

Mia Taylor

How Your Smartphone Can Help Pay for Itself
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How Your Smartphone Can Help Pay for Itself

Turns out, there is a way to earn a small return for simply possessing and using a smartphone.

Mia Taylor