Mia Taylor

Contributing Writer

EXPERTISE

Mortgages
Loans
Debt management

EDUCATION

Master's degree in Journalism and Media Studies, San Diego State University

Highlights

Contributing writer
Award-winning journalist
Featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the San Diego Union-Tribune, TheStreet, MSN and Credit.com

Experience

Mia Taylor is a contributor to Bankrate and an award-winning journalist who has two decades of experience. She has worked as a staff reporter or contributor for some of the nation's leading newspapers and websites including The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the San Diego Union-Tribune, TheStreet, MSN and Credit.com.

Mia's latest articles

The pros and cons of personal loans

Personal loans are a quick source of cash, but be careful how you use them.

9 min read Dec 06, 2023
Should I buy a bigger house?

Considering upgrading to a bigger home? We break down the pros and cons.

6 min read Dec 05, 2023
Should I file bankruptcy for $12K debt?

Bankruptcy isn’t a cure-all. You should avoid it if you can’t afford these consequences.

6 min read Dec 05, 2023
3 reasons to use a personal loan to buy a used car

You can finance a used car with auto financing, but sometimes a personal loan makes more sense.

3 min read Dec 05, 2023
Tips for recovering from bankruptcy that you can start working at now

Bankruptcy will cloud your credit, but with time and discipline, you can recover.

7 min read Dec 05, 2023
The rise of all-cash homebuyers, and what it means for the market

Who is buying homes in cash, and how does it affect the housing market?

4 min read Dec 04, 2023
Who is responsible for debt after divorce?

It may seem like the only way out, but divorce could actually make debt problems worse.

6 min read Dec 04, 2023
Using a 401(k) loan to buy a car: Is it ever a good idea?

Thinking of using your 401(k) buy a car? Review the potential downsides first.

4 min read Dec 04, 2023