Mia Taylor

Mia Taylor is a journalist who has two decades of professional expertise. She specializes in writing about personal finance and travel topics. Her coverage often focuses on how to live a sustainable, eco-friendly, climate-conscious lifestyle. This includes coverage of how your money decisions and daily habits impact the planet, as well as how travel choices can be more eco-friendly. Mia's travel writing about sustainability, wildlife conservation, and climate-change-related topics has earned nine awards from The North American Travel Journalists Association. Her work has appeared in Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, Parents, Travel + Leisure, The Boston Globe, Westways Magazine, Travel AgeWest and many other publications.
Women Regularly Outperform Men in the Stock Market—So Why Are We Still So Afraid to Invest?
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Women have confidence in everything but investing. It's time to change that.
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10 Low-Cost and No-Cost Ways to Help the Planet in 2022
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From climate change to plastic pollution and environmental destruction, the Earth needs your help. Taking action can be free or even save you money.
A Guide to Home Inspections and Their Costs
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Amid a highly competitive housing market, should you ever skip a home inspection to make your bid more competitive? Or try to get an inspection on the cheap? Here are the dos and don'ts.
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Quicker
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Experts discuss the top approaches for paying down the principal on your mortgage more aggressively.
Can You Write Off Your Home Office?
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Here's your guide to what can and cannot be deducted on annual tax returns.
15 Companies That Will Pay Off Your Student Loans
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With student debt continuing to be a major point of stress for Americans, many employers are stepping in to help ease the burden.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Home
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From obtaining a mortgage to best practices during negotiations and inspections, experts share tips for navigating every phase of home buying.
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How to Lower Your Monthly Bills: a Checklist
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Some of these tips will be helpful reminders; other ideas may be new to you. But each of these strategies from money experts can save you cash.
HOA Questions and Tips to Consider Before You Buy
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Not asking enough questions before purchasing a home in a community managed by a homeowners' association can be a very costly mistake.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Home
Article
From obtaining a mortgage to best practices during negotiations and inspections, experts share tips for navigating every phase of home buying.
How to Lower Your Monthly Bills: a Checklist
Article
Some of these tips will be helpful reminders; other ideas may be new to you. But each of these strategies from money experts can save you cash.
HOA Questions and Tips to Consider Before You Buy
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Not asking enough questions before purchasing a home in a community managed by a homeowners' association can be a very costly mistake.
2 Factors That May Impact the Real Estate Market in 2022
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2021 was certainly a wild ride for real estate, and 2022 may have some new realities in store— including increasing interest rates and competition from foreign investors.
For the First Time Ever, Women Are Outperforming Men in the Stock Market—Here's What's Changed
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New data shows that record levels of women are investing outside of their retirement funds, and they are earning very impressive returns. Here's what they're doing right.
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New Financial Programs Want to Address Economic Inequity in Underserved Communities
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New banks, services and programs hope to democratize banking and reduce banking system discrimination in communities of color.
5 Things You Should Know About Maternity Leave
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Before you get too busy decorating the nursery and being feted at baby showers, be sure to do your homework and find out exactly what maternity leave benefits you are entitled to.
Burnout Is Impacting Women's Careers and Finances More Than Ever—Here's How to Avoid It
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Financial burnout among women is more pronounced this year than during the height of the pandemic. Here's what that means for a woman's financial trajectory and how to help prevent burnout.
How to Prepare Financially for a Natural Disaster
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The unfortunate reality is that natural disasters are becoming an all-to-frequent and devastating part of life. Here's how to get your personal finances in order for such emergencies.
All the Ways Your Commute Costs You (and Not Just Financially)
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There are a variety of financial and health costs tied directly to commuting. But it is possible to offset some of them with a little careful planning—or even a change in how you choose to get to work.
3 Ways to Trade-In Your iPhone to Save Money
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Trade-ins can be a money saver, but you'll have to do a little legwork first.
Shampoo and Conditioner Refills That Can Help You Save Money and the Planet
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Our daily hair care routines can result in massive amounts of plastic waste—but going green doesn't have to mean breaking the bank. These shampoo and conditioner refill products are great for saving money and saving the planet.
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6 Ways to Make Sure Your Everyday Purchases Aren't Harming the Planet
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Here's how consumers can help bring about change when it comes to some of the most pressing environmental issues of our time.
10 Tips for Making the Most of Your Landscaping Budget
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Landscaping projects can have a big impact on your home—but that doesn't mean they have to have a big price tag.
Should You Get Flood Insurance? Here's What You Need to Know
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Depending on where your home is located and what you hope to protect, a flood insurance policy can be a wise investment. But you'll want to purchase the policy long before an impending weather event.
Women Have Confidence in Everything but Investing: Here's How to Fix That
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Women are poised to step into true financial independence but we still have one major insecurity to address before fully realizing that goal.
Retirement Benefits to Ask About When Interviewing for a New Job
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When weighing whether to accept a job offer, it's important to do your homework and have a full understanding of the employer's retirement benefit offerings and programs.
5 Ways You Can Use Your Money Right Now to Help Save the Planet
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We're running out of time when it comes to reversing course on climate change. Here's how you can help make a difference on this pressing issue—by changing your daily spending habits.
Can I Afford to Retire Now?
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Answering this question with certainty can be daunting. Here are some questions and calculations to help you figure out whether you're financially ready for retirement.
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