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Steven is a personal finance writer covering topics from mortgages to credit cards to market news. He has written for The Motley Fool Canada, Ramsey Solutions, Nerdwallet, Clever Real Estate, and other major outlets. Steven launched his writing career at the age of four with his first book, "Revenge of the Bad Guys." He currently lives in Portland, Oregon.

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Ashley Maready is a former history museum professional who made the leap to digital content writing and editing in 2021. She has a BA in History and Philosophy from Hood College and an MA in Applied History from Shippensburg University. Ashley loves creating content for the public and learning new things so she can teach others, whether it's information about salt mining, canal mules, or personal finance.

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Personal finances is a collection of topics, decisions, and strategies -- from using credit cards to doing taxes to planning your retirement -- all centered around your money and how to best manage it. At its core, it's about creating a micro-economy for your household that, decision by decision, helps you build significant wealth over time.

It can seem daunting at first, but with our experts' help, you can leverage our knowledge and take advantage of our free guides to help you make a plan, improve your money situation, and prepare yourself for whatever life throws your way.

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