About the author

Courtney is a professional writer, editor and financial literacy enthusiast. You can find her writing on CNET, Investopedia, The Motley Fool, Yahoo Finance, MSN and The Balance. She spends her free time exploring different cities across the globe or enjoy some downtime with her two cats and one dog.
Expertise
Taxes
Student loans
Credit cards
Debt
Banking
Mortgages
Insurance
Education
MA in English Literature and Professional Writing
University of Indianapolis
Blog posts by
Courtney Johnston

Can You Deposit Cash at an ATM?
3 mins
Courtney JohnstonIn some cases you can deposit cash at an ATM, but you might have to find more creative ways to transfer your cash into an online bank account.
Can You Deposit Cash at an ATM?
3 mins
Courtney Johnston
In some cases you can deposit cash at an ATM, but you might have to find more creative ways to transfer your cash into an online bank account.

What Is A Chequing Account and Why Do I Need One?
5 mins
Courtney JohnstonUnderstand the functionality and benefits of a chequing account with KOHO's informative overview and make informed decisions about your banking needs
What Is A Chequing Account and Why Do I Need One?
5 mins
Courtney Johnston
Understand the functionality and benefits of a chequing account with KOHO's informative overview and make informed decisions about your banking needs

Credit Repair Guide: How to Rebuild Credit in Canada
4 mins
Courtney JohnstonYour credit history reflects your past financial behavior. It looks at factors like on-time bill payments, account use, and unpaid debts. This data is then translated into a three digit score, known as your credit score. And if your score is lower than you’d like, don’t worry. Repairing your credit history isn’t as daunting as it seems.
Credit Repair Guide: How to Rebuild Credit in Canada
4 mins
Courtney Johnston
Your credit history reflects your past financial behavior. It looks at factors like on-time bill payments, account use, and unpaid debts. This data is then translated into a three digit score, known as your credit score. And if your score is lower than you’d like, don’t worry. Repairing your credit history isn’t as daunting as it seems.

Understanding the Importance of Budgeting
4 mins
Courtney JohnstonIf you’re always spending more than you make or struggling to put money towards savings goals, budgeting may be the solution you need.
Understanding the Importance of Budgeting
4 mins
Courtney Johnston
If you’re always spending more than you make or struggling to put money towards savings goals, budgeting may be the solution you need.

How To Open a Canadian Bank Account Online
5 mins
Courtney JohnstonOpening a Canadian bank account should be straightforward.
How To Open a Canadian Bank Account Online
5 mins
Courtney Johnston
Opening a Canadian bank account should be straightforward.

Budgeting vs. Financial Forecasting: What's the Difference?
4 mins
Courtney JohnstonBudgeting and financial forecasting may sound like the same thing, but they’re actually very different. Both are money tools companies use to help plot out the course of their business and stay on track financially.
Budgeting vs. Financial Forecasting: What's the Difference?
4 mins
Courtney Johnston
Budgeting and financial forecasting may sound like the same thing, but they’re actually very different. Both are money tools companies use to help plot out the course of their business and stay on track financially.