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Cheryl Lock
Cheryl Lock

Cheryl Lock

Cheryl Lock is a journalist and editor with more than 15 years of experience covering personal finance, parenting, and everyday life topics. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, Real Simple, Parents, and Woman’s Day, and she has created content for brands including Chase and Voya.

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I Owe Taxes This Year, and I’m Freaking Out. Here’s My Plan

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Why Everyone Is Talking About Bigger Refunds (and What It Means for Your Wallet)

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My Credit Score Jumped 20 Points After I Filed. Here’s Why

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Here’s How I’m Planning for My Refund (And Why You Shouldn’t Wait)

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I Adjusted My Withholding, and It Changed Everything