Stephen Milioti

Stephen Milioti is a writer, editor and content strategist based in New York City. He has written for publications including The New York Times, New York Magazine, Fortune, and Bloomberg Businessweek.


Stories by Stephen Milioti

Will Paying Collections Raise My Credit Score
Will Paying Collections Raise My Credit Score?

If you’ve ever opened your credit report and found a collection account staring back at you, welcome to the club. Collections happen —…

How to Get an 850 Credit Score
How to Get an 850 Credit Score

If you’ve ever wondered whether an 850 credit score is real or just something financial influencers whisper about to scare you into budgeting,…

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Can You Use a Cash Advance to Pay Rent?

If rent’s due and your bank balance is ghosting you, a cash advance might seem like a lifeline. Can you actually use a…

$250 Cash Advance
Can I Get $250 With Fair Credit? Here’s What You Should Know

Trying to pull together $250 when your credit score sits in the “fair” zone can feel like trying to get into a VIP…