JanetSchaaf

Janet Schaaf

Janet Schaaf is a freelance writer, editor and proofreader who considers reader advocacy to be her calling. After taking a few roads less traveled, Janet completed a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, with English Department Honors. She has been correcting grammar and checking facts since she could string a sentence together. For the past three years, Janet has focused on making personal finance topics understandable and relatable. Loan terms and credit card agreements can look overwhelming, but understanding what you’re agreeing to is paramount in grasping the impact debt can have on your life.

Articles by Janet Schaaf

What Is Credit Counseling?

If not paid off quickly, credit card debt and other liabilities can stack up and become overwhelming. Credit counseling is an option for consumers who... read more

What is the Statute of Limitations on Debt?

If you don’t repay your debts, your creditors may file lawsuits to collect. This could result in consequences such as wage garnishment. However, creditors don’t... read more

What Is a Credit-Builder Loan?

Building credit is a Catch-22: You must have credit to get credit, but how do you start with zero? That’s where a credit-builder loan could... read more

How to Negotiate a Car Price: 5 Tips to Succeed

While the thought of haggling with a car dealer can be enough to keep some people away from a showroom, there are ways to get... read more

Auto Loan Consolidation: What to Know

Auto loan consolidation involves taking out a new loan and using it to pay off two or more car loans. You can also consolidate auto... read more

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