Miriam Caldwell

expertise

Budgeting, Personal Finance

education

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Highlights

Freelance writer with more than a decade of experience specializing in diverse areas of personal finance, including budgeting and finance for beginners.
Has been cited by major financial institutions.

Experience

Miriam Caldwell wrote for The Balance and Dotdash (formerly About.com) for 10 years. She focuses on educating people about budgeting and personal finance basics, and in addition to The Balance, her work has been published on GOBankingRates and BlissfullyDomestic.com. Banks have also turned to Miriam as an expert source for their personal finance educational content.

She teaches writing as an online instructor at Brigham Young University-Idaho.

Latest From Miriam Caldwell

When Should You Put Your Student Loans on Deferment?
How to Protect Yourself After Your Credit Card Is Stolen
Practical Money Tips to Stop Living From Paycheck to Paycheck
Goals to Keep Your Retirement on Track
Going Frugal Without Feeling It
Learn If a Traditional or High-Deductible Health Plan Is Better
What Do You Want to Change About Your Finances?
Are You Ready to Get a Credit Card? Read this first.
Tired of Being Poor? Do These 5 Things
5 Ways to Reduce Your Student Loan Payments
Set the Best Possible Financial Goals for 2021
Learn If a Bank or Credit Union Is a Better Option for You
CFP vs. CPA: What's the Difference?
How Does a Home Equity Loan Differ From a Second Mortgage?
What If I Don't Qualify for a Car Loan?
5 Ways to Lower Your College Living Costs