New California law requires pet insurers to be more transparent about coverage and costs
California’s new bill requires transparency from pet insurance companies.
2 min read
Sep 27, 2024
Aylea Wilkins
Editor
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6Years with Bankrate
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10Years of editorial experience
EXPERTISE
- Personal finance
- Debt relief
- Student loans
- Personal loans
- Student financial aid
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of European Studies from Brigham Young University
Living a joyful, fulfilling life is easier achieved when you make smart financial decisions that support who you want to be.
— Aylea Wilkins
Aylea Wilkins has worked at Bankrate since 2019. She currently edits articles on a variety of topics. Previously, she has edited Bankrate articles on insurance, personal loans, home equity loans and student loans.
Aylea has extensive editorial experience covering personal finance, business and marketing. Her career includes time as a copywriter for small businesses to improve their search engine optimization, freelance writing, website editing for small businesses and even an internship at Walt Disney World. Throughout her career, she has focused on helping readers find greater joy in their lives, often through making smart decisions on the road to financial freedom.
Outside of work, Aylea is extremely passionate about children's literature and literacy. She volunteers with reading organizations, keeps tabs on the latest in children's literature and reviews books on Goodreads and NetGalley. She can often be found planning another Disney vacation or working on the young adult novel she hopes to publish.
Living a joyful, fulfilling life is easier achieved when you make smart financial decisions that support who you want to be.
— Aylea Wilkins
Aylea's latest articles
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What is net price for college?
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Debt consolidation vs. debt settlement: Which is right for you?
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What is the difference between pet insurance and wellness plans?
Wellness plans can enhance your pet insurance policy to keep your pet healthy.
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Veterans and debt
After leaving active duty, many members of the U.S. military confront debt from loans, medical expenses and credit cards.
5 min read Jul 24, 2024 -
Can you use your cellphone bill to build credit?
Use cellphone bills to aid credit though your provider doesn’t report them to bureaus
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Should you cancel an unused credit card?
It might seem counter-intuitive, but sometimes you should keep a credit card, even if you don’t use it. Cancelling credit cards can damage your credit rating.
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What is a FICO score?
Building a good FICO credit score is one of the best things you can do for your financial health. Here’s what your FICO score entails.
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Should you get pet insurance for a new puppy?
Puppies may benefit from a pet insurance plan just as much as adult dogs.
7 min read Jul 23, 2024