Articles by Claire Murdough

Claire Murdough is a part-time writer and full-time lover of personal finance & creative projects. She lives in San Francisco. Education: B.A. in Literature from the University of California-Santa Cruz.

Am I Spending Too Much Money on Food? Food may be a basic necessity, but it can also be a huge drain on your money. Here‘s how to evaluate your food spending to find the sweet spot in your budget. How Do Student Loans Affect Your Credit Score? Photo of Claire Murdough Claire Murdough How Do Student Loans Affect Your Credit Score? If you have student loans you may be feeling totally overwhelmed by the task of... How to Create a Student Loan Debt Payoff Plan Photo of Claire Murdough Claire Murdough How to Create a Student Loan Debt Payoff Plan Do you have student loan debt? I do, too. We’re not alone. Many others join our... How Caring About Personal Finance Helped Me Achieve My Dreams Think personal finance isn‘t worth caring about? I didn‘t either...until I had no choice. This is how caring about personal finance helped me achieve my dreams. How to Realistically Achieve Your Goals Need help achieving your financial goals? Here‘s a strategy that will help you sustainably and realistically reach the money goals you‘re aiming for.