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Aaron Hurd

Aaron Hurd

Aaron Hurd is a freelance writer covering personal finance, banking, credit cards, travel rewards and loyalty programs. He is passionate about helping readers build their financial security and get more mileage out of their wallets. Aaron’s work has been featured in several publications including Rolling Stone, Forbes, Robb Report, The Points Guy and NerdWallet.

In addition to being recognized as an expert in consumer financial products and loyalty programs, Aaron is a private pilot, runs a strategy consultancy, maintains an active social media presence on Twitter and a blog at aaronhurd.com.

Articles by Aaron Hurd

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Credit Score

What Is a FICO Score?

Updated on March 7, 2023
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4 Min Read
This article discusses the FICO score, the most common credit score used by lenders. It provides an overview of the different FICO scores, discusses what factors into your FICO score and shows you where you can get a FICO score for free.
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Credit Score

What is an excellent credit score?

Updated on March 7, 2023
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7 Min Read
This article discusses what an excellent credit score is and how credit scores are calculated. It also provides tips on increasing your credit score.
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Loans

Can I Still Apply for Student Loan Forgiveness?

Updated on December 7, 2022
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4 Min Read
The Biden Administration’s student loan forgiveness program is currently on hold due to an injunction from the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. Here’s what you need to know about applying for student loan forgiveness.
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Taxes

What Is Tax-Loss Harvesting?

Updated on October 13, 2022
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5 Min Read
Tax-loss harvesting is a strategy that many investors use to offset the capital gains taxes that they may owe when they sell appreciated securities. Here’s an overview of tax-loss harvesting.
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Retirement

What Is a Defined-Benefit Plan?

Updated on August 31, 2022
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6 Min Read
Defined-benefit plans provide a calculated benefit to participants upon retirement. This article discusses the basics, plus the advantages and disadvantages.
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Credit Score

How Does Medical Debt Affect Your Credit Score?

Updated on August 7, 2022
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5 Min Read
Medical debt can impact your credit score. This article describes how medical debt impacts your credit and the coming relief that consumer credit reporting bureaus will provide in 2022 and beyond.
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Taxes

What Is Imputed Income?

Updated on July 28, 2022
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2 Min Read
This article discusses what imputed income is, how it is related to fringe benefits and which benefits are typically excluded from imputed income calculations.
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Investing

How to Invest in Oil

Updated on July 24, 2022
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7 Min Read
This article discusses the many ways in which consumers can invest in oil, including futures, options, ETFs, ETNs, stocks and mutual funds.
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Credit Score

How Often Does Your Credit Score Update?

Updated on June 23, 2022
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4 Min Read
If you’re working to improve your credit score, how soon can you get confirmation your hard work is paying off?
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