Catherine Hiles

Certified Financial Education Instructor®

Catherine Hiles, CFEI®, originally hails from the U.K. and currently resides in Ohio, where she writes about finance, parenting, pets, home improvement, and more. In her spare time, Catherine enjoys running, reading, and hanging out with her husband, two young children, and energetic dog.

Catherine Hiles, Certified Financial Education Instructor® - Chime

The latest from Catherine

How to Open a Bank Account With Bad Credit: All About Second-Chance Checking

Banking Basics

Borrow Money Until Payday: Safe, Fast Options and Apps

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How to Outsmart AI Fraud and Scams

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Types of Credit Cards

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Why Is Budgeting Important? 9 Reasons Explained

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Chime vs. Chime Plus vs. Chime Prime: What’s the Difference?

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Chime Prime: The most rewarding way to bank+

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I Need Money Now: 17 Ways to Get Fast Cash Today

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What Is Loud Budgeting? How to Loud Budget

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What Is the 50/30/20 Budget Rule?

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Best Online Banks of 2026 Compared

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How to Build Credit With Chime Card

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Best Banks With No Monthly Fees for 2026

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What Is a Cash Advance Fee? Costs and How to Avoid Them

Payday

10 Best Job Boards for Every Type of Job Seeker

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How to Build a Resume That Gets Interviews in 2026

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How Does Unemployment Work + How to File for It

Money Habits

What Is Direct Deposit? Your Guide to Electronic Payments

Banking Basics

Turn Cash Back Into Real Savings: A 3-Rule System You’ll Actually Follow

Banking Basics

What is Online Banking? How Does It Work?

Banking Basics

How to File Taxes Online

Taxes

How to File Taxes for The First Time

Taxes

Taxes 101

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Is Chime® Safe? What You Need to Know

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Best Cash Advance Apps of 2026: Get Your Money Instantly

Payday

Why More Americans Are Switching to Chime

Banking Basics

How to Save Money on Gas: 9 Easy-to-Follow Tips

Money Habits

The Best Credit Cards to Build Credit in 2026

Credit

What Is a Tax Refund Loan?

Taxes

Can You Pay Taxes with a Credit Card?

Taxes

How to File Taxes Through Chime

Taxes

What is Tax Withholding? How It’s Calculated

Taxes

Tax Documents Checklist

Taxes

What Is a State Tax Refund? Which States Have No Income Tax?

Taxes

What Is a Tax Refund & When Will I Get It?

Taxes

Child Tax Credit: Eligibility & Requirements

Taxes

How to Fill Out a W-9

Taxes

What Affects Your Credit Score?

Credit

How to Switch Banks

Banking Basics

How to Build Credit: Step-By-Step Guide for Beginners

Credit

What Is a Health Savings Account, and Should You Open One?

Banking Basics

Credit Score Ranges: Where Do You Stand?

Credit

Understanding ATM Fees & How to Avoid Them

Banking Basics

How to Save Money: 6 Ways to Start Saving

Money Habits

How To Use Secured Credit Cards To Build Credit

Credit

How to Fix Your Credit Score in 10 Easy Steps

Credit

7 Smart Savings Tips to Weather the Fed Changes to Interest Rates

Banking Basics

The 4 Main Types of Bank Accounts

Banking Basics

How Do Banks Make Money? A Simple Guide

Banking Basics

How To Read Your Credit Card Statement

Credit

6 Best High-Yield Savings Accounts for 2025: Up to 4.40%12

Banking Basics

What Is Mobile Banking?

Banking Basics

How Do Credit Cards Work?

Credit

APR vs. APY: What’s the Difference?

Banking Basics

What Is Wage Garnishment and How Does it Work?

Banking Basics

What Is an Emergency Fund, and How Much Should You Keep In It?

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What Is a Pay Period?

Payday

What Is a Personal Loan? How Do They Work?

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How to Get Paid Instantly: 9 Ways to Make Money Online

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Ethical Investing: How to Get Started

Money Habits

What Is a Financial Mutant?

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FHA Loan Requirements

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What is Conscious Spending? How It Can Save You Money

Banking Basics

How to Avoid Interest on a Credit Card and How to Reduce It

Credit

How to Fill out a Deposit Slip in 7 Steps

Banking Basics

How Does a Title Loan Work?

Managing Debt

Why Is It Important to Reconcile Your Bank Statements?

Banking Basics

APR vs Interest Rate: What’s the Difference?

Banking Basics

Understanding Taxes: 25 Tax Terms to Know

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Saving vs. Investing: How to Decide?

Money Habits

How to Secure a Home Equity Loan with Bad Credit

Managing Debt

Debt Collectors: A Complete Guide

Managing Debt

How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt

Credit

How to Get Help With Rent When You Can’t Pay

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Fitting Debt Payments into Your Monthly Budget

Managing Debt