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Stephanie Mickelson

I’m Steph, a freelance writer based in Northwest Wisconsin and specializing in personal finance, real estate, home improvement, and design. Through well-researched and clearly written content, I’ll help you reach your audience and offer valuable insights, strategies, and information.

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Publications

  • Bob Vila
    21 articles
  • USA Today Homefront
    12 articles
  • US News and World Report
    12 articles
  • GOBankingRates
    6 articles
  • Real Simple
    5 articles
  • Apartment Therapy
    5 articles
  • Best Products
    1 article

Writes Most On

HomeMaintenanceHomeImprovementHVACPestControlEnergyEfficiencyRealEstateConstructionEcoFriendlyAirConditioningPestmanagementHomeSafetyClimateControlPropertyManagementHousingMarketHeatingandcoolingHomeBuyingHomeCleaningHomeownershipCostEstimationHomeDesignArchitectureRobotMopSmartHomePestPreventionInstallationCostsTechGadgetsRelocationInvasiveSpeciesSmalltownsHomeComfortPestsExterminatorsSustainabilityWildlifeManagementBudgetingCostOfLivingWildlifeConservationACRepairTravelDestinationsContractorsRealEstateAgentsCleanFirsttimehomebuyerPersonalFinanceHVACTechnicianHVACTechniciansFinancialPlanningDIYHomeRenovationGardening
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  • I Breathe Easy and Get Better Sleep with These Two Popular Mouth Tapes
    20 Feb—Best Products
    If you buy something from the links on this page, we may earn a commission. Why Trust Us? ➥ The Products on Trial: The Skinny Confidential Mouth Tape and Oi Tape. ➥ The Tester: Stephanie Mickelson, a morning person who needs to maximize her sleep. ➥ The Expert: Dr. Tyrell Fridie, a dentist who practices just outside of Baltimore, Maryland. I started mouth taping almost a year ago after seeing Instagramers rave about it. It seemed like everyone on my feed—dad bloggers, wellness influencers,...
  • Residents of These 8 States Have the Best Average Credit Scores — What They’re Doing Right
    28 Dec 2024—GOBankingRates
    cnythzl / Getty Images/iStockphoto The average FICO score in 2024 is 717. While this score falls into the Good category, a study by WalletHub reveals that eight states have average credit scores higher than the national average. The states that met or surpassed the national average credit score: Minnesota: 726 New Hampshire: 723 Vermont: 722 Wisconsin: 720 South Dakota: 718 Massachusetts: 718 Washington: 718 North Dakota: 717 While your credit score doesn’t have to be perfect, and it is...
  • 4 Beautiful Cities for Cheap Vacations in Florida This Winter
    20 Dec 2024—GOBankingRates
    alex grichenko / Getty Images/iStockphoto Orlando and Miami are top destinations in Florida, but hotels can be pricey and vacation costs can add up quickly — the average person will spend $258 per day vacationing in Miami. If you want to enjoy the sunny skies of Florida while traveling on a budget, check out fourbeautiful cities for cheap vacations. Cocoa Beach Cocoa Beach is one of the more affordable vacation destinations in Florida and costs an estimated $176 per person per day. You may...
  • 5 Affordable Small Cities To Live In on the West Coast
    25 Dec 2024—GOBankingRates
    The West Coast includes California, Oregon and Washington and is home to some well known cities, such as Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. But the Pacific Coast is also home to some of the nation’s highest housing costs, as well as the highest costs of living, according to the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center. GOBankingRates sought out some of the more affordable and smaller cities to live in that can make a West Coast dream a reality. Aberdeen, Washington Aberdeen is...