Cynthia Measom
Cynthia Measom is a personal finance writer and editor with over 15 years of collective experience. Her articles have been featured in MSN, AOL, Yahoo Finance, INSIDER, Houston Chronicle and The Seattle Times.
She attended the University of Texas at Austin and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Measom has a wealth of real-life personal finance experience, including in the banking and credit card industries. She recently earned her commission as a Texas Notary Public, and part of her work includes meeting with homeowners and homebuyers to complete mortgage loan and refinance signings. She is also a certified teacher of Early Childhood to 4th grade and 6th to 12th grade and has taught every grade except K, 1st and 5th. When she’s not writing or editing, she’s likely on an adventure with her husband, son (whom she homeschools) and the family dog. All love to travel in their RV to the beach, the mountains and almost any destination in between. No matter where they travel, however, the family always returns to their home in Texas -- their native state
Publications
- GOBankingRates230 articles
- Forbes Marketplace3 articles
- yahoo.com3 articles
- CNN Underscored1 article
- Gotbit
- Magnify Money
- Wealthy Single Mommy
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6 Hacks To Pay Off Your Car Loan Faster15 Feb—GOBankingRatesTapanakorn Katvong / iStock.com Commitment to Our Readers Signing on the dotted line and sliding into the driver’s seat of a new car can leave you feeling on top of the world — until the monthly payment is due. Monthly payments can stretch out over nearly six years on average, according to the most recent car-buying data from Edmunds, which, unfortunately, means paying years’ worth of expensive interest. Save money with these expert hacks to pay off your car loan more quickly. Also see 10...
4 Tax Deductions for Entrepreneurs That Could Save You Thousands in 202523 Jan—GOBankingRatesTaxes can be a killer for entrepreneurs. Fortunately, deductions are a great way to reduce tax liability. But how do you know what you’re eligible for? Instead of combing through endless pages of information on the Internal Revenue Service website, it’s easier to lean on the knowledge of experts. Check out these four deductions that can save entrepreneurs big money come tax time. Choose the Correct Entity Type for Your Business “For example, in a sole proprietorship, you will pay...
Home Trends Buyers Are Looking for in 2025, According to Experts5 Jan—GOBankingRatesHomebuyer preferences have changed in the years since the pandemic and what they’re looking for reflects that. Things like less open floor plans, dedicated workspaces and wellness amenities are just a few of the things catching their attention. Sellers who pay attention to these trends may find it easier to attract offers from homebuyers in 2025. Here’s what experts advise sellers to keep in mind as they look to sell their homes in 2025. Desired Features and Upgrades Kori Sassower, founder...
6 Reasons End-of-Year Car Deals Aren’t Always the Best Move26 Dec 2024—GOBankingRatesHispanolistic / iStock.com The hype around year-end car sales can make buyers feel like they’re missing out if they don’t act fast. After all, dealers are advertising big discounts and the idea of saving money before the clock strikes midnight on New Year‘s Eve is hard to resist. But moving too quickly could mean missing out on something better or suffering buyer’s remorse. Here are six reasons why buying a car at year’s end isn’t always wise. Also here are signs you are may need a new car. A...
Student Loan Forgiveness: What To Know Ahead of 202530 Dec 2024—GOBankingRatesTero Vesalainen / iStock.com Student loan forgiveness is up in the air heading into 2025. A federal court recently blocked parts of the Biden administration’s SAVE plan, which had promised advantages such as more generous repayment terms and faster loan forgiveness for certain borrowers. The decision has forced the Education Department to pause income-driven repayment processing, which leaves affected borrowers in limbo. Also, with the Trump administration about to enter office, forecasts are...
