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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Don't Let Your Finances Control Your Mental Wellbeing — Here's HowOver half of U.S. adults claimed money had a negative impact on their mental health. Here's how to feel in control.
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How to Budget for Friends' WeddingsHaving to forego important events like friends' weddings because of your finances? Here's how to budget for upcoming social events.
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Traditional vs. Online Banks: What Most People PreferA new study found that 83% of respondents prefer traditional banks over digital-only, largely due to face-to-face service.
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Equifax Introduces New Commercial Credit Score To Help Small BusinessesThe OneScore for Commercial credit score from Equifax opens up more credit opportunities for small businesses.
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Why You Should Update Your iPhone to Protect Your Bank AccountsApple's new Rapid Security Responses keep your device secure between software updates.
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Hollywood Writers' Strike By The Numbers — And How Inflation Fits InAfter six weeks of negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the Writer's Guild of America went on strike.
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Where To Find Kroger Coupons Now To Save On GroceriesDue to declining newspaper circulation, Kroger is ditching its printed ads for a digital format.
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The Cost of Owning a Hamster and 4 Other Small Household Petsspending It seems simple enough to buy that cute bunny in the window or colorful fish in the aquarium, but they still come with high costs and, often, a long-term commitment.
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Best States to Pursue a Career in FinanceThese 10 states are the best to pursue a career in finance or accounting.
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How Long it Actually Takes to Pay Off Student LoansHow long does it actually take to pay off student loans? For many, it takes as long as two decades.
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Where to Find the Cheapest In-State Tuition For CollegeChoosing where to attend college involves many factors, one of which is cost. Here are the nine states with the cheapest average in-state tuition for public universities.
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Oil Prices Rise Sharply Following OPEC AnnouncementOPEC announced a cut in output, causing changes in oil prices.
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Millennials No Longer the Largest Generation of HomebuyersThe latest study from the National Association of Realtors finds that millennials are no longer the largest generation of homebuyers, and have been overtaken by baby boomers.
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How to Choose a Money Market AccountHere’s what to consider when you choose a money market account — an interest-bearing account that usually offers higher interest rates than traditional savings accounts.
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The U.S. Gender Pay Gap Has Barely Budged in the Last 20 YearsThe gender pay gap measures the difference in median hourly earnings between men and women who work full or part-time in the U.S, and over the last 20 years, it hasn’t changed much.
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How to Open a Savings Account OnlineYou may be wondering how to open a savings account online. The process is usually simple and straightforward — with just a few steps you’ll be able to start saving your hard-earned cash.
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U.S. Household Debt Hit a Record $16.90 Trillion in 2022Household debt hit a record $16.90 trillion at the end of 2022, jumping $394 billion in the fourth quarter of the year alone.
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Your Monthly Student Loan Payments Could Be Slashed in HalfThe Department of Education proposes a new student loan repayment plan. The new income-driven plan aims to help borrowers pay off their student loans.
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Why Your Tax Refund Might Be Lower This YearAccording to the IRS, “taxpayers may find their refunds somewhat lower this year," due to the expiration of several major tax breaks that were available to filers during the pandemic.
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Study finds Gen Z doing an “extraordinary” job saving for retirementA recent study shows that, despite being the youngest working generation, Gen Z is doing a remarkable job saving for retirement.
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What is Borrower Defense Loan Discharge for Federal Student Loans?Borrower defense to repayment is available for borrowers who have been misled by a college or university.
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Your Credit Card Late Fees Could be Slashed, Thanks to CFPB ProposalsFederal bureau CFPB moves to rein in credit card late fees, which could save customers as much as $9 billion a year.
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IRS Says Direct Deposit Is the Best Way to Receive Your Tax Refund
Tax Refunds IRS says the best way to receive your tax refund is by direct deposit. Here's how to do it.
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Amazon Fresh Raises Its Free Shipping Minimum SpendAmazon Fresh raises its free shipping minimum spend.
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