Elise Banham
Elise Banham

Elise Banham

Principal writer specializing in personal finance.

Expertise

Expertise

  • Personal finance
  • Personal loans
  • Debt Relief
  • Credit score
Education

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University
  • Certificate in financial planning from UCLA Extension

About the author

Elise Banham is a financial writer at MoneyFor, specializing in credit building, budgeting, and personal loans. She joined the team in 2020 after writing for outlets including The Seattle Times, MarketWatch, and Bankrate. Earlier in her career, she worked as a content strategist for a San Francisco-based fintech startup. Elise holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Northwestern University and a certificate in financial planning from UCLA Extension.

Elise's latest articles

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How Paycheck Advance Apps Can Help You Get Paid Early

Paycheck advance apps help you get the cash you need without high interest rates, fees, or credit checks.

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Debt Relief with ClearOne Advantage: An In-Depth Review

ClearOne has helped thousands of clients get out of credit card debt for less than they owe.

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Payday Loan Consolidation: How It Works?

Consolidating high-interest payday loans can save you money and help break free of the debt cycle.

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What is a Title Loan & How Does it Work?

A car title loan is a type of secured loan in which you use your vehicle’s title as collateral to borrow money. These are short-term, high-interest loans that provide quick access to cash, no matter your credit score. While title loans may seem like a fast solution, they can be expensive and difficult to pay […]

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How to Fix a Bad Credit Score?

Adopt responsible financial habits, like paying bills on time and keeping your usage low to raise your rating.

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Is 568 a Good Credit Score?

A 568 credit score can be confusing. Is 568 a good credit score or a bad? What are your financing options with a rating in this range? How can you improve your score? Whether you’re new or not, credit scores can be tricky things. Sometimes they feel out of your control. The thing is, you […]