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Emily Batdorf

Freelance writer

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Emily Batdorf

4+ years in finance.
Expert on personal loans and banking.
Work has appeared on MSN, GOBankingRates, New York Post, Yahoo Finance, and MarketWatch.

Bio and experience

Emily Batdorf is a personal finance writer who specializes in banking, debt management, home buying, personal loans, and budgeting. She has also worked as an educator at the environmental nonprofit Teton Science School and as a contributing writer for Yahoo Finance and MarketWatch.

Education

Emily graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in environmental studies.

Articles by Emily Batdorf

What Are Signature Loans?

Debt Consolidation vs. Personal Loan: What’s the Difference?

How To Pay Off Credit Card Debt

How Much of a Personal Loan Can I Get?

Should I get a loan for rent?

How Many Personal Loans Can You Have?

Getting a $5,000 Loan: What To Know

How To Stay Out of Debt

Payday Loans vs. Cash Advances

Best Personal Loans for Business of February 2025

Debt-to-Income Ratio: What To Know

Pay Off Debt or Save? What To Know

How To Build Credit: 10 Easy Strategies

What Credit Score Do You Need for a Personal Loan?

11 Ways To Pay Off Debt Fast

Chase Bank Personal Loan Alternatives

Best Personal Loans for Excellent Credit of February 2025

7 Types of $500 Loans and How to Get One

Best Credit Card Consolidation Loans in February 2025

Getting a Loan With No Credit: 5 No-Credit-History Loans

SoFi Personal Loans Review (February 2025)

8 Signs of Personal Loan Scams

Best Personal Loans in Georgia of February 2025

Best Personal Loans in New York of February 2024

Best Bad Credit Loans in Pennsylvania of February 2025

Best Bad Credit Loans in California of February 2025

Navy Federal Personal Loans Review (February 2025)

Best Solar Loans in February 2025

What Is a Car Title Loan and How Do They Work?

Best Short-Term Loans in March 2025