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Rachel Cribby

Rachel is a professional writer, editor, and transcriptionist from Canada with six years of experience. Her personal finance work has been published in Greedy Rates and Forbes Advisor. She holds degrees in Creative Writing and Urban Studies from Concordia University. Although finances once seemed overwhelming to her, she has made great progress in her effort to demystify them. She now considers herself “very financially literate for somebody who has trouble with numbers.” Rachel’s favourite things to budget for are fancy coffee and rare vinyl records.

Articles

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Budgeting tips for beginners that you’ll actually want to follow

Rachel Cribby July 11, 2024

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50/30/20 rule: basic budgeting gets a makeover

Rachel Cribby September 5, 2024

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Credit Rating

What is a good credit score in Canada?

Rachel Cribby August 30, 2024

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What is a credit score?

Rachel Cribby August 22, 2024

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What is zero-based budgeting? Should you try it?

Rachel Cribby April 23, 2023

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What is a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)?

Rachel Cribby April 24, 2023

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What is a savings account and why do I need one?

Rachel Cribby July 11, 2024

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What is a high-yield savings account?

Rachel Cribby August 22, 2024

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What is a chequing account?

Rachel Cribby April 24, 2023

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What is a certified cheque?

Rachel Cribby October 25, 2023

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How and where to check your credit score in Canada

Rachel Cribby October 25, 2023

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How to pay off credit card debt: 5 ways to bury your balances

Rachel Cribby August 30, 2024

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