Erin Bendig
Erin pairs personal experience with research and is passionate about sharing personal finance advice with others. Previously, she was a freelancer focusing on the credit card side of finance, but has branched out since then to cover other aspects of personal finance. Erin is well-versed in traditional media with reporting, interviewing and research, as well as using graphic design and video and audio storytelling to share with her readers.
Latest articles by Erin Bendig
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CD Rates Are High, Shop Around to Get the Best Returns
High-interest CD rates are back — shop around for the best 5%+ deals.
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates
A no-penalty CD is a type of certificate of deposit that allows individuals to withdraw funds early without a fee. Right now, some of the best ones are offering rates of over 4%.
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10 Best Affordable Cities for Homebuyers on a Budget
10 Best Affordable Cities For Homebuyers On A Budget: These are the best affordable cities a median household income of 75k can afford.
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The 5 Safest Cities in the U.S.
Places to live These are the top five safest cities in the U.S.
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How to Decide Between a Money Market Account vs High-Yield Savings Account
There aren't many drastic differences between a money market account and a high-yield savings account, so which to choose comes down to researching what’s best for you.
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Could Joint Banking Be The Key To A Happy Marriage?
Joint banking could lead to fewer arguments and increased relationship satisfaction.
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Best and Worst Grocery Chains in the U.S. 2024
Based on customer reviews, these are the best and worst grocery chains across the country.
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Valentine’s Day Gifts at Costco 2024
Valentine’s day gifts at Costco 2024: Here are several Valentine's Day Gifts you still have time to buy from Costco.
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The Best Places For Gen Z To Buy A Home
These are the best, and worst, cities for young people to buy a home.
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What Are the Highest-Paying Jobs in Your City?
These are the highest-paying jobs — paying $150K or more — across the U.S. What do top earners in your city do for a living?
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What Are Credit Card Hacks and Do They Work?
Learn what credit card hacks are and if you should actually use them.
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The Average Cost of Car Insurance Skyrocketed in 2024
Car insurance rates are up 26% in 2024. Here's how you can save.
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How Much Umbrella Insurance Do I Need?
umbrella insurance Having too much liability insurance is better than having too little. Use our calculator to determine how much umbrella insurance is right for you.
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Get Your Burger King Croissant Sandwich for a Penny on National Croissant Day
Burger King is celebrating National Croissant Day by offering breakfast sandwiches for next to nothing.
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8 Ways Seniors Can Save on Car Insurance
Auto insurance premiums get more expensive for seniors at age 75. With rates already high in many states, finding ways to save can be crucial, and many insurers offer discounts.
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How Much is Spent on Child Care 2024
How much are you spending on child care? Not only has quality child care become less available in recent years, it’s also become drastically less affordable.
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Retire in 2024: Costa Rica Named Top Retirement Destination
Best Countries to Retire 2024: Costa Rica Tops the List
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7 Old Things in Your Home That Could Be Worth A Fortune
Here are seven old things in your home that could be worth a fortune.
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The Five Richest Men Have Doubled Their Wealth Since 2020
It may be hard to believe, but the five richest men in the world have doubled their wealth since 2020.
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Why You Need to Open a CD Right Now
Looking to open a CD in 2024? Now's a great time to lock-in CD rates and earn interest on your cash.
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Save Up To $40 On A Costco Membership With This Deal
New members can save $20 to $40 on a one-year Costco membership thanks to a new deal from Stack Social
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Median Income by Generation: How Do You Compare?
A recent study shows the median income by generation for each state in the country.
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Earn 5.50% APY on Your Savings in 2024 With This High-Yield Account
This high-yield account offers 5.50% on your savings in 2024, with no additional fees.
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Dozens of New Costco Deals To Kick Off January 2024
New Costco deals are available from now until January 21, 2024
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