Chris Taylor
Chris Taylor is an award-winning personal finance writer whose work has appeared in Reuters, Fortune, Money and the Wall Street Journal. His honors include recognition from the National Press Club.
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How to choose your first bank account
As new college kids head off to school this, they will be taking charge of their financial lives for the first time. Here’s how to do it right
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August 22, 2025 
Medical debt creeping back onto credit reports: What to do
If you are confused about whether medical debt appears on credit reports, here's what you need to know and what you can do if it does.
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August 18, 2025 
Ace the test: How to boost credit scores
Even if your credit record is sparse because you’re just starting out in life, or if it is on the low side because of missed payments, you are aiming to boost those scores over time and reap the rewards. Here's how.
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August 7, 2025 
To the rescue: Why you need an emergency fund
With the stock market at record highs an emergency savings fund might not seem like the most pressing need at the moment. But in this is exactly when you should be thinking about starting one.
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July 2, 2025 
The post-grad playbook: How new graduates can prep their finances for success
New grads can take advantage of this period to get their financial lives in order: To build up their credit, put some money away in savings, and get a retirement account started.
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June 23, 2025 
High interest rates benefit savers - if they know where to look
Do you know how hard your money is working for you? It’s very possible you don’t -- at least in the case of the interest rate on your savings account. That means savers could very well be leaving money on the table - and may not even know it.
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June 10, 2025