Jacqueline DeMarco

Irvine

Writer at Freelance

Contributing Writer at The Everygirl

Freelance writer who should probably Tweet more regularly. P.S. That's me with a Wallaby!

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Articles

How Much Does Cosmetology School Cost

5 days ago | sofi.com | Jacqueline DeMarco

By Jacqueline DeMarco. April 08, 2025 · 5 minute read This content may include information about products, features, and/or services that SoFi does not provide and is intended to be educational in nature. Interested in a career as a cosmetologist? Enrolling in an accredited beauty school is a smart first step to take. One important consideration is how much cosmetology school costs. Tuition can run several thousands of dollars per year and will likely be one of your biggest expenses.
In a World of Buying and Returning, I've Kept Every Single Thing I've Ordered from Quince

6 days ago | theeverymom.com | Jacqueline DeMarco

Now that I’m a mom, I find I spend more time shopping than I would like. Between constant baby clothes refreshes to replacing stained home goods (starting solids is fun), finding high-quality staples that we can also afford to replace if need be is more important than ever. Now is not the time for us to be precious with designer clothes and dry-clean only fabrics.
How Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) Work

1 week ago | sofi.com | Jacqueline DeMarco

By Jacqueline DeMarco. May 06, 2025 · 6 minute read This content may include information about products, features, and/or services that may only be available through SoFi's affiliates and is intended to be educational in nature. If you’ve ever had trouble getting approved for an affordable loan, a community development financial institution (CDFI) may be able to help.
What Are the Average Monthly Expenses for One Person?

2 weeks ago | sofi.com | Jacqueline DeMarco

It’s human nature to wonder how you compare to everyone else. And that goes for money, too. For instance, are you spending more or less on housing? Food? Transportation? In total, the average single person spends about $4,641 per month, according to the most recent (2023) Consumer Expenditure Survey from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The numbers may be slightly higher for 2024.
How to Become Financially Independent: 6 Key Steps

1 month ago | sofi.com | Jacqueline DeMarco

By Jacqueline DeMarco. August 10, 2023 · 12 minute read This content may include information about products, features, and/or services that SoFi does not provide and is intended to be educational in nature. It’s a common dream to become financially independent. Though the words “financial independence” can mean different things depending on a person’s situation and outlook, it usually refers to living comfortably off one’s savings and investments. That often means you have no or low debt.
Trade School vs Community College

1 month ago | sofi.com | Jacqueline DeMarco

By Jacqueline DeMarco. October 30, 2023 · 7 minute read This content may include information about products, features, and/or services that SoFi does not provide and is intended to be educational in nature. There is no one right path to take in life and that includes how someone decides to pursue an education after high school.
TransUnion vs. Equifax: How They Differ

1 month ago | sofi.com | Jacqueline DeMarco

A credit reporting agency compiles credit reports and provides that information to prospective lenders and others. Today, there are three main credit reporting agencies in the U.S.: TransUnion®, Equifax®, and Experian®. Though each agency serves a similar purpose, there may be some differences in the type of information found in their credit report. Let’s take a closer look at credit reporting agencies and the differences between TransUnion and Equifax.
What Are Technical Schools and What Do They Do?

1 month ago | sofi.com | Jacqueline DeMarco

Pursuing a four-year degree can lead to a lot of great career opportunities, but there are also many lucrative career opportunities that require a more technical education that a university can’t provide. To pursue certain careers, it may be necessary to attend a technical school. What are technical schools? In short, technical schools are postsecondary institutions that teach students specialized skills designed to prepare them for a specific profession or trade.
What Does a Mortgage Broker Do?

1 month ago | sofi.com | Jacqueline DeMarco

By Jacqueline DeMarco. July 01, 2023 · 6 minute read This content may include information about products, features, and/or services that SoFi does not provide and is intended to be educational in nature. Finding the perfect home to buy is no small feat: so many online searches, drive-bys, and open houses. Then comes the time-sucking process of finding the right mortgage. A matchmaker called a mortgage broker can help.
What Is College Like?

1 month ago | sofi.com | Jacqueline DeMarco

By Jacqueline DeMarco. April 09, 2025 · 7 minute read This content may include information about products, features, and/or services that SoFi does not provide and is intended to be educational in nature. Whether you’re leaving home for the first time or enrolling in your local community college, you might have a lot of misconceptions about the college experience. So, what is college really like? Keep reading to learn about some of the myths and realities of being a college student.