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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How to Get a Mortgage Without a Full-Time, Permanent Job
mortgages

How to Get a Mortgage Without a Full-Time, Permanent Job

Here's how to keep your flexible work life from hurting your chances of getting a mortgage.

Mia Taylor

9 Budget-Friendly Father's Day Trips to Take With Dad
Travel

9 Budget-Friendly Father's Day Trips to Take With Dad

Break free from the rut of boring gifts and indulge in some bonding time.

Mia Taylor

5 Summer Jobs You Can Take With You to the Beach
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5 Summer Jobs You Can Take With You to the Beach

Want a job that won't slow you down this summer? Here are some ideas for jobs you can do practically anywhere.

Mia Taylor

Mortgages Are Bad for the Environment. Here's What Can You Do About It.
mortgages

Mortgages Are Bad for the Environment. Here's What Can You Do About It.

Just how much paperwork Americans buying homes consume annually may come as a surprise.

Mia Taylor

4 of the Most-Improved Credit Card Cash Back Offers of 2017
non-partner cards

4 of the Most-Improved Credit Card Cash Back Offers of 2017

The competition for customers is growing and credit card companies have beefed up their cash-back offers in response.

Mia Taylor

Interest Rate Hike Incoming: 4 Things You Can Do to Get Ready
debt

Interest Rate Hike Incoming: 4 Things You Can Do to Get Ready

The Federal Reserve plans to raise rates this year, maybe more than once. Here's how you can get ready.

Mia Taylor

Feeling Charitable? These 5 Credit Cards Make Giving Easy
charity

Feeling Charitable? These 5 Credit Cards Make Giving Easy

Affinity credit card programs offer a way to support the causes and charities near and dear to your heart. Here are some of the leading options.

Mia Taylor