Parker King

Parker King

Writer, Fox Money

Writer

  • Bylines at Architectural Digest, MarketWatch, Millennial Money, and BankBonus

Experience

Parker King is a South Carolina-based freelance writer with years of experience covering personal finance and insurance. Early in her career, she was an adjunct English instructor and is currently a content manager at MMG Media Group.

Expertise

  • Insurance
  • Travel
  • Student loans
  • Banking

Education

King has a bachelor's in English from Presbyterian College and a master's in professional communication from Clemson University.

Parker’s Latest Articles

Should you refinance medical school loans?
Student Loan RefinanceShould you refinance medical school loans?

Refinancing student loans involves exchanging your current loan for a new loan with a lower interest rate.These private loans offered by lenders, banks and credit unions can be a major asset to medical grads, who carry an avera...

By Parker King

October 16, 2024

What‌ ‌insurance‌ ‌coverage‌ ‌do‌ ‌I‌ ‌need‌ ‌if‌ ‌I’m‌ ‌financing‌ ‌my‌ ‌car?‌
Auto InsuranceWhat‌ ‌insurance‌ ‌coverage‌ ‌do‌ ‌I‌ ‌need‌ ‌if‌ ‌I’m‌ ‌financing‌ ‌my‌ ‌car?‌

Car insurance is an essential purchase that protects you from liability and your car from damage or theft, compared to an uninsured motorist. A lot goes into determining what car insurance coverage types to carry, including the...

By Parker King

October 16, 2024

Don’t cancel your homeowners insurance if you can’t afford it, just find a cheaper plan
InsuranceDon’t cancel your homeowners insurance if you can’t afford it, just find a cheaper plan

At the peak of the pandemic, the U.S. unemployment rate rose to 14.8%, the highest rate on record since the Congressional Research Service began collecting data in 1948. This type of financial uncertainty is likely to drive man...

By Parker King

October 16, 2024

Does car insurance protect against theft?
Auto InsuranceDoes car insurance protect against theft?

The National Insurance Crime Bureau reported 873,080 cars stolen nationwide in 2020, a 9.2% increase from 2019.There are several steps you can take to prevent car theft and shield yourself financially in the aftermath of theft....

By Parker King

October 16, 2024

Filing a home insurance claim? 5 common mistakes to avoid
InsuranceFiling a home insurance claim? 5 common mistakes to avoid

Home insurance and the insurance claims process can be complicated to understand. But knowing your policy and what events it covers, like property damage from a natural disaster, is very important.Sidestepping the common home i...

By Parker King

October 16, 2024

What kind of car insurance do you need for a road trip?
Auto InsuranceWhat kind of car insurance do you need for a road trip?

Road tripping is an American pastime, one that’s becoming increasingly popular amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.According to a recent Cars.com survey, 57% of Americans planned to travel more than 50 miles from home for spring break...

By Parker King

October 16, 2024

What you need to know about putting a teen driver on your car insurance
Auto InsuranceWhat you need to know about putting a teen driver on your car insurance

When your teenager gets their driver’s license, you may be wondering how to go about insuring them on the road. Ultimately, you’ll have to decide between adding them to your car insurance or purchasing a separate policy for the...

By Parker King

October 16, 2024

How to change your car insurance policy
Auto InsuranceHow to change your car insurance policy

Getting a new car insurance policy can be a more involved process than you might realize. It takes more than just finding a cheaper quote and switching insurers.Before making a change to your policy, you should carefully note y...

By Parker King

October 16, 2024

3 reasons why you need a dash cam in your car
Auto Insurance3 reasons why you need a dash cam in your car

Over the last several years, dash cams have become an increasingly popular purchase for drivers. These mini cameras, which are designed to be mounted to your dashboard, record your car and its surroundings, storing the data tem...

By Parker King

October 16, 2024

Enrolling in a high-yield savings account: A step-by-step guide
BankingEnrolling in a high-yield savings account: A step-by-step guide

High-yield savings accounts offered by online financial institutions come with higher interest rates than their traditional savings account counterparts or a checking account. They're FDIC-insured accounts that won't impact you...

By Parker King

October 16, 2024

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