• Articles by: Cheryl Lock
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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The Lemonade Stand: Lessons of Money in a New World

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Best Financial Advice for Stay-At-Home Moms

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Five Smart Things You Can Do with Your Tax Refund

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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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I Adjusted My Withholding, and It Changed Everything