Articles by Krista Baum

Krista is a freelance writer with extensive financial experience from holding management-level positions at financial institutions in New York. She still works in the financial industry with a focus on risk assessments, project management, and financial crime compliance. Krista has contributed to sites including AOL.com and The Huffington Post. Education: B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Virginia Tech.

TD Ameritrade Essential Portfolios Robo-Advisor 2024 Review Learn about the robo-advisory service called Essential Portfolios offered by TD Ameritrade, one of the major brokerages in the U.S. How to Start Investing as a College Student Photo of Krista Baum Krista Baum How to Start Investing as a College Student If you’re even thinking about investing, you’re doing a lot better than most of... How to Protect Financial Apps Connected to Your Facebook Account Photo of Krista Baum Krista Baum How to Protect Financial Apps Connected to Your Facebook Account Personal finance apps are transforming how people manage, spend and invest... Should You Cosign Your Child's Student Loans? Find out whether it is a smart move for parents and legal guardians to co-sign the student loans for a child. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of putting one's own credit on the line for a child's student loans. See what alternatives are available for financing a college education without co-signing. What You Need to Know When Using Home Equity Loan to Buy Another Home Learn what you need to do when you are considering a home equity loan to purchase another home, usually for a rental property for additional income. Find out how it works and the rules you have to be aware of when you borrow from an existing home to pay for a new one. Compare the pros and cons before taking out this major loan. Overdraft Fees: Different Types, Explained & Compared Photo of Krista Baum Krista Baum Overdraft Fees: Different Types, Explained & Compared Managing finances is easier than ever with banks offering online and mobile... Emergency Fund Calculator: Find Out Your Ideal Safety Net Photo of Krista Baum Krista Baum Emergency Fund Calculator: Find Out Your Ideal Safety Net Dealing with an emergency, such as losing your job or unexpected car repair, is... Wealthfront Investment Adviser 2024 Review Find out whether Wealthfront is the right robo-advisor to help you set up an investment portfolio for retirement savings In Your 20s With a Large Inheritance? How to Manage Your Extra Money Follow this guide when you're young and come across a large sum of money from a windfall, such as a sizable inheritance. Find out what steps you should take to ensure that your finances are set up correctly to avoid spending all the money on useless things. Learn where to deposit your money and how to invest it. College Grads With Your First Jobs: How to Set Up Your Finances Photo of Krista Baum Krista Baum College Grads With Your First Jobs: How to Set Up Your Finances Now that you’ve graduated college and landed a job, you can sit back and relax —...