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
- GOBankingRates243 articles
- Forbes Marketplace3 articles
- yahoo.com3 articles
- CNN Underscored1 article
- Gotbit
- Magnify Money
- Wealthy Single Mommy
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5 Key Signs You’re Overspending on Rent and What To Do About It2 Apr—GOBankingRatesAjax9 / iStock.com Commitment to Our Readers Paying rent or a mortgage is part of adult life, but that doesn’t mean the amount should go unquestioned. What seems manageable on paper might still be more than what makes sense to pay due to factors like hidden fees, poor property condition or a higher price than similar units nearby. Below are five signs you’re paying more rent than you should and what to do about it. Also here are signs you are paying too much on household expenses. Comparable...
10 Ways Smart Travelers Can Cut Vacation Costs by 50% or More5 Apr—GOBankingRatesMilko / iStock.com Often, spending too much on a trip isn’t the result of one big splurge. It’s a combination of smaller, avoidable costs, like paying for every meal out or picking the wrong car rental. Here, expert divulge solutions to save 50% or more on vacation expenses. Time Flight Bookings “The number one, best way to save up to 90% on your flight costs is to set price alerts or subscribe to a flight deal service,” said CEO Jesse Neugarten at Dollar Flight Club. “Timing is everything...
6 Fastest Ways To Boost Your Credit Score If You Need a Loan This Year17 Mar—GOBankingRatescnythzl / Getty Images/iStockphoto Commitment to Our Readers According to Experian, a credit score that’s less than 670 falls below what is considered “good.” And it can make it more expensive to borrow money or cause lenders to deny your loan application — neither of which is ideal. The good news is there are ways to boost your credit score, and you may not have to wait years to see results. Here are some fast, expert-approved ways to boost your credit score if you’re looking to get a loan...
6 Key Signs You Need To Rethink Your Career Choice14 Mar—GOBankingRatesYakobchukOlena / Getty Images/iStockphoto For some, their chosen career gives them a sense of purpose and something to look forward to Monday through Friday. For others, however, it’s quite the opposite. Granted, everyone has bad days at work, but if the bad days outnumber the good ones, it might be a sign to reconsider what you do for a living. Chronic Sunday Night Dread Patrice Williams-Lindo, CEO of Career Nomad, said that if the thought of Monday triggers anxiety on Sunday night, it’s not...
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