Latest articles by Becca Stanek, The Week US
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What to know if you are facing foreclosurethe explainer It can damage your credit score and result in the loss of your home
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How to navigate and win a bidding war on a homeThe Explainer Offering up more money is not the only way
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How the ‘annoyance economy’ is costing youthe explainer Spam calls, customer service chatbots and uncancelable subscriptions
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3 tips to prevent baggage fees from driving up travel costsThe Explainer Most major airlines are increasing the price of checked bags
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What factors determine your mortgage rate?the explainer Use the factors you have control over to help you secure a better rate
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What's next for US interest rates?The Explainer Rates are holding steady despite economic challenges and Fed divides
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How much do you really save skipping gas with an EV?the explainer While you will circumvent high gas prices, you’ll pay more for the car itself
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What shifts in a buyer’s vs. seller’s market?The Explainer These terms refer to who will likely have the upper hand in housing transactions
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How ‘friction maxxing’ can help solve overspending and impulse buyingThe Explainer Deleting your saved payment information or turning off one-click purchasing may help you save
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What are sinking funds and how can they rescue your budget?the explainer It’s time to think about the cash you should be saving for a specific purchase in the future
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4 tips for saving on a summer road tripthe explainer Gas prices are soaring, but you can still spare your wallet
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What are the perks of banking with a credit union?the explainer These not-for-profit organizations are owned and operated by their members
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4 tips to save on your subscriptionsThe Explainer The incremental costs can really add up
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Can the right credit card help with rising gas prices?the explainer Consider a gas rewards credit card as a savings strategy
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What to know as the SAVE plan officially shutters for student loan borrowersthe explainer The repayment plan is being permanently eliminated, leaving over 7 million borrowers scrambling
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How much should you be spending on rent?the explainer The answer is different for everyone, but these common rules of thumb can serve as guidance
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Where are mortgage rates headed? What to know for spring homebuying season.The Explainer Rates are rising and affordability is waning
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Rent-to-own agreements: how do they work and can they offer a path to homeownership?The Explainer This arrangement lets tenants put monthly rent payments toward the eventual purchase of a property
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What’s stagflation and why does the rising risk of it matter?the explainer When economic growth is stagnant and inflation is persistent, a rare economic phenomenon can occur
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Will your tax refund actually be bigger this season?The Explainer President Trump has claimed this will be the ‘largest tax refund season of all time’
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How to save on gas pricesthe explainer The Iran war has sent costs soaring
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What’s financial abuse and what are the warning signs?the explainer It is estimated to occur in 99% of domestic violence cases
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Where to turn before raiding your 401(k)Where to turn before raiding your 401(k) Don’t pilfer the money set aside for your golden years just yet
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How to manage student loans after a job lossThe Explainer Postponing your payments is tempting, but could end up making things worse down the road
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