Articles by Kara Perez

Kara Perez is a freelance writer who focuses on money management and student loan debt -- having learned many money lessons from her own experience struggling with personal finances.

Do You Need Roommates to Afford Rent? To get roommates or not to get roommates, how to decide? We talk through the things to think about to decide if you need roommates to be able to afford rent. How To Find a Bank That Doesn't Suck Photo of Kara Perez Kara Perez How To Find a Bank That Doesn't Suck Image Credit: Shutterstock |... Is Your Budget Travel Ready? Photo of Kara Perez Kara Perez Is Your Budget Travel Ready? One of my favorite time wasters is scrolling through Instagram and looking at... How to Bank Without the Fees Does your money get eaten up month after month by egregious bank fees? Here's how you can bank without the fees and save your hard-earned money. Best Wallets For Credit Cards See the best wallets to hold your credit cards. We cover different styles for men and women that offer the best ways to carry cards, cash, and more. Do Single People Need Life Insurance? Photo of Kara Perez Kara Perez Do Single People Need Life Insurance? Image Credit | https://unsplash.com/photos/fKddmPKvv9U The other day I asked my... Security and Freedom: Why You Should Save for Retirement Photo of Kara Perez Kara Perez Security and Freedom: Why You Should Save for Retirement Image Credit | https://unsplash.com/photos/UoqAR2pOxMo The facts are in, folks:... Am I Spending Too Much Money? When it comes to spending, how much is too much? Here‘s how you can evaluate your finances to see if you‘re spending too much money on, well, anything. Are Your Finances Ready For An Emergency? Having an emergency and no way to pay for it can be hard. Find out if your finances are ready for an emergency that could strike at any time. Does Your Credit Score Affect Getting Hired? Photo of Kara Perez Kara Perez Does Your Credit Score Affect Getting Hired? You know the words ‘credit report’ and ‘credit score.’ You've probably heard that...