Melanie Huddart is a personal finance editor and updates writer who's proofed and polished thousands of articles to help people make more informed financial decisions. She specializes in issues around accessibility and equality, as well as removing biases in managing finances for people who are unbanked or marginally banked. Melanie is an ASL-English Interpreter with experience in writing and learning assistance in college and high school classrooms, teaching English and Indigenous studies both in-person and online. She holds a BA in honors English and a Bachelor of Education from York University in Toronto.
Education
- ASL-English Interpreter | Sheridan College
- BA Honors English | York University
- BEd English and Individual in Society | York University
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Compare electricity rates in Illinois
You have the choice of your electricity supplier in the Prairie State. Find low energy rates for your home through 50+ suppliers on the deregulated market.

How to switch energy suppliers
Flip the switch on your utility company with a new energy provider. Here’s how.

Compare electricity rates by state
Learn more about how to find the lowest utility rates in your home state.

How to trade options on Robinhood
Trade multiple options strategies with this popular free app for basic and advanced traders — including 4 steps to get started with options.

What is the Wilshire 5000?
What the Wilshire 5000 tracks and how to invest.

The best ETFs for 2023
Check out lists of the best-performing ETFs over the past 1, 3 and 5 years.

How to invest in index funds
The ins and outs of bundling stocks with this accessible investing option.

Affirm financing review: Buy now, pay later
Finance your online purchase with this alternative to credit cards, available at 150+ stores.

How to avoid business loan scams
Want to apply for a business loan? Keep your business safe by knowing scams to watch out for.

Understanding your credit report
Improve your chances of getting credit from lenders by updating and correcting your credit report. Find out how to understand your report and all of the information it contains.
