Kim Pinnelli

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Kim Pinnelli has been a professional financial writer for 15 years and has a bachelor’s degree in Finance from U of I at Chicago. Kim enjoys helping consumers learn how to take charge of their credit and personal finance while empowering them to learn how to make important financial decisions.

Kim's latest articles

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Is House Insurance Cheaper Without a Mortgage?

If you’ve paid off your mortgage, you’ve achieved quite the milestone! Many people never accomplish this; if they do, it takes decades to do it, so you should be proud! Not having a mortgage can be incredibly freeing. There’s no more stress of making the mortgage payment, and you can start aggressively saving for retirement…

January 30, 2025
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How Do I Prove I Paid Off My Mortgage?

You’ve paid off your mortgage, but other than your word, you might wonder how do I prove I paid off my mortgage? You might need proof for future lenders or other financial situations.  The good news is that you can prove you paid off your mortgage in many ways. The bad news is it might…

December 20, 2024
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Is There a Penalty for Paying Off Your Mortgage Early?

A penalty for paying off your mortgage early sounds insane, right? What bank wouldn’t want you to pay your mortgage off early? They get their money early, and you aren’t a risk of default for them any longer. There’s a reason. It’s called interest. Banks are in the business to make money. So when you…

July 15, 2024

Family Finance Areas of Focus

  • Mortgages
  • Homeownership

Education and Credentials

  • Bachelors Degree, Finance, University of Illinois - Chicago
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