Jamie Friedlander

Jamie Friedlander is a personal finance writer with nearly 10 years of experience covering personal loans, mortgages and entrepreneurship. She formerly served as the features editor for SUCCESS Magazine, a publication focused on business and entrepreneurship. Her personal finance work has been published in Inc., Business Insider and SUCCESS Magazine, among other publications.

Articles by Jamie Friedlander

What You Need to Know About FICO and VantageScore

December 16, 2022

Most people are already familiar with their FICO Score, but there are more credit scoring systems out there. Two reign supreme: FICO and VantageScore. They... read more

What Is CreditWise? A Look at Capital One Credit Monitoring

May 28, 2021

Capital One’s CreditWise is a free credit monitoring service that allows you to access your credit score and credit report. You don’t need a Capital... read more

How Long Does a Bankruptcy Stay on Your Credit Report?

October 16, 2020

More than 420,000 people filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. in 2020 by September, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute. While a bankruptcy may bring... read more

When Should You Consider Filing For Bankruptcy?

October 15, 2018

You’re in financial distress and you’re not sure what to do. You’re past due on your mortgage, you’ve racked up considerable credit card debt and... read more