Rachel Alulis
Rachel Alulis

Rachel Alulis

Principal writer specializing in personal finance.

Expertise

Expertise

  • Personal finance
  • Personal loans
  • Credit score
Education

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts from the College of the Holy Cross
  • M.F.A. from the University of Texas at Austin

About the author

Rachel Alulis is a writer specializing in personal finance. She covers loans, credit cards, and credit scores for MoneyFor. She is adamant about helping consumers avoid credit card debt, save money, and improve their credit scores. Her goal is to create high-quality pieces that educate readers and help them improve their financial lives. Before coming to MoneyFor, Rachel worked as a freelance writer and blogger.

Rachel's latest articles

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How to Choose the Right Budgeting App

From basic expense trackers to all-in-one money management tools, there’s a budgeting app for every type of spender.

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Chime Review: More Features, Same Low Fees

Chime is a fintech app that offers low fee banking services to everyone.

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All You Need to Know About Buy Now, Pay Later

Buy now, pay later lets you split purchases into equal interest-free installments.

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Can You Use Prepaid Credit Cards to Build Credit?

Prepaid cards can be used virtually anywhere, from grocery stores and online shopping to paying bills.

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10 Tips for Getting Your Credit Card Application Approved

Credit card applications aren’t so bad if you know some tips and tricks to make the process go smoothly.

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Credit Cards Offering up to $1,000 (Subject to Approval)

It’s easier than ever to access credit if you have a low score!