Choncé Maddox

Certified Financial Education Instructor®

Choncé Maddox, CFEI^®, is a freelance writer who loves to talk about everything personal finance. Her work has been featured in Business Insider, LendingTree, Fox Business, and more.

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Credit

Complete Guide to Filling Out Your FAFSA

Money Habits

What Do You Need to Open a Bank Account?

Banking Basics

How Many Pay Periods Are in a Year? An Employer’s Guide

Payday

What Is a 401(k) Plan? Know Your Retirement Options

Money Habits

How Long Does Mobile Deposit Take?

Banking Basics

What is a Credit Builder Loan?

Loans

What Is a Robo-Advisor and How Does It Work?

Money Habits

Doom Spending: What It Is and How to Stop

Money Habits

How to Sell Used Clothes and Make Extra Money

Money Habits

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Money Habits

What Happens if You Don’t Pay a Payday Loan?

Payday

How Do Travel Credit Cards Work?

Credit

What Is a Rainy Day Fund? How Much You Should Save

Money Habits

What is a Trustee: Role and Core Responsibilities

Banking Basics

10 Passive Income Strategies for Making Money

Money Habits

How to Refinance Student Loans

Managing Debt

What is ChexSystems? A Complete Guide

Banking Basics

5 Types of Mortgage Loans: Which One Is Best for You?

Managing Debt

What to Do if Your Partner Is Bad or Struggling with Money

Money Habits

How to Start Investing: A Beginners Guide

Money Habits

Gross Pay vs. Net Pay Explained

Banking Basics

What Is a Good Credit Score to Buy a House?

Credit

Love & Money: Should I Lend Money to Family?

Loans

What is a Good Credit Score to Buy A Car?

Credit

6 Steps to Choose a Mortgage Lender

Managing Debt

How to Save Money on Food Delivery

Money Habits

Recommended Budget Category Percentages

Money Habits