Emily Guy Birken

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Emily Guy Birken is a former educator, lifelong money nerd, and a Plutus Award-winning freelance writer who specializes in the scientific research behind irrational money behaviors. Her background in education allows her to make complex financial topics relatable and easily understood by the layperson.

Her work has appeared on The Huffington Post, Business Insider, Kiplinger's, MSN Money, and The Washington Post online.

She is the author of several books, including The 5 Years Before You Retire, End Financial Stress Now, and the brand new book Stacked: Your Super Serious Guide to Modern Money Management, written with Joe Saul-Sehy.

Emily lives in Milwaukee with her family.

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Whole Life Insurance: Pros, Cons, and How It Works

Whole Life Insurance: Pros, Cons, and How It Works

Whole life insurance is a form of permanent life insurance that will provide a death benefit for your beneficiaries for as long as you keep up your premium payments.

9 min. readJanuary 20, 2023
Guaranteed Replacement Cost: What Homeowners Should Know

Guaranteed Replacement Cost: What Homeowners Should Know

Learn more about guaranteed replacement cost and why it’s important to have it as a part of your homeowner’s insurance policy.

5 min. readDecember 2, 2022
What’s a High-Deductible Health Plan and How Does It Work?

What’s a High-Deductible Health Plan and How Does It Work?

A high-deductible health plan can give you lower monthly premiums. But you’ll pay more out of pocket before coverage begins to pay your medical bills.

7 min. readDecember 2, 2022
What Is the Affordable Care Act?

What Is the Affordable Care Act?

The Affordable Care Act provides you with affordable health insurance options. But, what does that really entail? Continue on to learn more about the ins and outs of the AAC.

8 min. readDecember 2, 2022

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Car Insurance After an Accident: What to Expect to Pay

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You can expect to pay a lot more for car insurance after an accident than you did before. Some companies, however, may have better deals than others.

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The majority of insurance companies don’t offer temporary car insurance. But you have alternative ways to get short-term coverage.

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