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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Should you use autopay?
The Explainer It's convenient, sure — but there are drawbacks to automating your finances
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What to know about student loan scams as payments resume
The Explainer Due dates aren't the only thing you should watch out for
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What you need to know about investing in bonds
The Explainer From the fundamentals to the drawbacks
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4 tips to stop overspending and start saving for the future
The Explainer These easy recommendations will have you back in control of your finances in no time
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Thinking about buying a Powerball ticket? Here are 5 better ways to spend your money.
The Explainer Odds are these suggestions will be better for your wallet
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5 tips to save on heating bills
The Explainer Follow these expert recommendations for a cozy and cheap winter
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Should you fire your financial adviser? 4 signs it's time to say goodbye.
The Explainer Breakups are never fun, but you have to protect your wallet
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How could a government shutdown affect you financially?
The Explainer The status of various food, housing, and loan programs may become uncertain if the government shuts down
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What to know when filing a hurricane insurance claim
The Explainer A step-by-step to figure out what insurance will cover and what else you can do beyond filing a claim
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How fees impact your investment portfolio — and how to save on them
The Explainer Even seemingly small fees can take a big bite out of returns
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Making the most of your credit card rewards: 4 strategies to try
If you can wrap your head around the confusing world of credit card rewards, you can score major benefits.
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5 tips to navigate the high costs of child care
A few tweaks could offer some much-needed financial relief
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4 ways to save on your prescriptions
A little flexibility can go a long way toward saving you money at the pharmacy
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How to get a start on your New Year's financial goals
feature Now is the time to review your budget, savings, investments, credit score and debt
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What's the pink tax and how much does it cost women?
feature The extra charge on women's products can significantly impact how much women ultimately pay for products marketed toward them
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Is it worth upgrading your phone? When to splurge and how to save.
feature If you're stretching your finances thin to get a new phone, you might want to think again
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Who really needs a financial adviser?
feature There are certain major life events when it's recommended to seek advice from a financial professional
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3 ways to tackle your credit card balance
feature You can try the debt avalanche or debt snowball method, consolidate your debt, and negotiate with your creditors
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When does it make sense to borrow against your home's equity?
feature Consider what you plan to do with the money and whether that will benefit you financially in the long run
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5 surprising financial habits you may want to reconsider
feature There are practices you may have introduced into your life with the best intentions that aren't doing as much good for your bottom line as you may have thought
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How to financially prepare for weather disasters
feature While you can't control the future path of Mother Nature, there are steps you can take now to protect yourself financially
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Struggling to repay your car loan? Here's what you can do.
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What homebuyers need to know as mortgage rates hit a 21-year high
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6 tips for staying afloat financially during a strike
feature If you're in a situation where your regular paycheck suddenly isn't coming in, it's smart to know in advance what to do
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