A graduate of Columbia University and a resident of New York, Allison has written about money for publications like Bloomberg, Forbes, The Today Show, Business Insider, The Huffington Post, TheStreet, Credit.com, Fox Business News and The Fiscal Times. In addition, her work has appeared in lifestyle publications like Real Simple, Travel + Leisure, Lifehacker, xoJane and BoingBoing.
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Modern Family Finances
The New Parent's Financial Checklist: Life Insurance and More
When you have a baby, there’s a lot to consider. Now's the time to focus on your financial priorities. Here's where to get started.
By Allison Kade
Modern Family Finances
When Do We Feel Like an Adult? New Survey Shares ‘Signs’ of Adulting
Top signs of “adulting” include saving money, doing taxes, and signing up for life insurance, according to Fabric’s new research. Read on for more surprising insights.
By Allison Kade
Wills & Estate Planning
Americans Are Making Wills in Newer Ways Than Ever Before
Millennials are shaking up society in lots of ways. One of the last frontiers? Writing a will. Learn how Americans are making wills online.
By Allison Kade
Work, Life, Balanced
These States Have the Biggest Debt Problem in America
Household debt in the U.S. is the highest it has ever been. Researchers at Fabric found the states with the highest debt in the country.
By Allison Kade
Life Insurance
Term vs. Whole Life Insurance: What’s the Difference?
Term and whole life insurance are the main types of life insurance. We breakdown the differences to help you choose the right policy. Learn more.
By Allison Kade
Life Insurance
We’ve Got Families, Too: Life Insurance Stories From the Fabric Team
As Fabric employees, we spend our days talking about life insurance. And some nights. Here are the kinds of life insurance we chose and why.
By Allison Kade
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