
Becca Stanek, The Week US
Becca Stanek has worked as an editor and writer in the personal finance space since 2017. She previously served as a deputy editor and later a managing editor overseeing investing and savings content at LendingTree and as an editor at the financial startup SmartAsset, where she focused on retirement- and financial-adviser-related content. Before that, she was a staff writer at The Week, primarily contributing to Speed Reads.
She currently works as a freelance writer and editor while she earns her MFA in creative writing from Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina. Becca earned her bachelor's degree in English Writing at DePauw University. During her freelance tenure, her work has appeared in publications including Forbes, SoFi, Credible, Atticus, Policygenius, MoneyMade, and Finance of America Mortgage, among others. She has covered a wide range of financial topics, including investing, saving and budgeting, banking, retirement, mortgages, student loans, personal loans, insurance, financial advisers, the Federal Reserve, and credit cards.
Becca lives in Valatie, New York, with her husband and their dog, Matilda, where you can most often find her at the yoga studio, the library or outdoors.
Latest articles by Becca Stanek, The Week US
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Who has to pay the estate tax?
the explainer Trump's new bill will permanently shift who owes federal estate tax
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Does buy now, pay later affect your credit score?
the explainer The company behind the FICO score is going to start including a person's 'buy now, pay later' payment history in its credit models
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What is credit card churning and why is it risky?
the explainer Churners frequently open new credit cards with the intent of earning a welcome bonus and accessing other perks
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How quarterly estimated tax payments work and when they are due
The Explainer Freelancers, small business owners and those with a side hustle may need to make more frequent tax payments
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What's next for US interest rates?
The Explainer Rates go unchanged amid economic uncertainty
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The downsides of a 'forgotten' 401(k) and how to find it
the explainer Don't leave your old retirement plan behind
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3 tips to save for a cruise this year
The Explainer The convenience of a cruise doesn't necessarily come cheap without some strategic planning
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What are Pell Grants and who do they benefit?
The Explainer These are grants, not loans — meaning students do not have to repay the funds, but they must first meet certain conditions
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How do your student loans affect your credit score?
The Explainer People's scores are dropping as student loan payments resume
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Do you need flood insurance? What to know ahead of hurricane season.
the explainer Some experts recommend getting flood insurance even if you're far from the coasts
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The best time of year to buy a car
The Explainer Some months — and days — are better than others
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Average retirement savings by age: how do you stack up?
The Explainer Determine whether you're being appropriately frugal or going overboard
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What to know about the 'no tax on tips' policy
The Explainer The new bill would make tip income exempt from federal income taxes
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Withdrawing 529 plan funds for college? Here's what to know.
the explainer Maximize the amount you have stashed away for your education
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US credit rating: what it is and why it matters
the explainer Credit rating agency Moody's downgraded the US last month
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What to know before 'buying the dip'
the explainer Purchasing a stock once it has fallen in value can pay off — or cost you big
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Is it worth appealing your property tax assessment?
The Explainer What to do if your property tax bill seems too high
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3 tips for coping with financial stress
The explainer Feel more at peace in an unpredictable economy
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4 ways to brush up on your personal finance knowledge
The Explainer It's never too late to improve your financial literacy
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Should you buy before tariffs hit?
the explainer Panic purchasing may not be in your best interest
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How can you find a financial adviser you trust?
the explainer Four ways to detect professionals who will act in your best interest
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What is the Federal Reserve and what does it do?
The explainer The decisions made by the United States' central banking system have very real economic effects
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What to know as student loan collections resume
the explainer The restart comes as part of the Trump administration's reversal of Biden-era policies
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What are certificates of deposit and how do they work?
The Explainer CDs may be the right solution for your savings goals
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