
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.
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What to know if you default on your credit cardThe Explainer If you fail to pay your debt for an extended period of time, there will be consequences — but there are also options to rescue your credit
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Is it worth renovating before listing your home?The explainer Getting your house in top-notch shape will help attract potential buyers, but not all renovations are worth the money
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Is it worth trying to get the highest credit score?The Explainer Here's what to know if you are seeking a perfect 850
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What are the rules of a no-buy vs. low-buy year?The Explainer These two revised approaches to purchasing could help you save big
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Hoping to sell your house in 2025? Here's what to expect.The Explainer Will the housing market favor buyers or sellers this year?
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How to decide on the right student loan repayment planThe explainer President-elect Donald Trump seems unlikely to approve more student loan forgiveness, so you may want to consider other options
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4 tips to save if you're returning to the officeThe Explainer There are ways to protect your budget as you change your daily work routine
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How to map out your financial plan for this yearThe Explainer Stay on track to meet your short- and long-term goals
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Will you owe taxes on your year-end bonus?The Explainer Since your bonus counts as supplemental wages, it can be subject to different federal withholding rules
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PAYE vs. ICR: how these income-driven plans work for student loansThe Explainer As of December 2024, borrowers can once again enroll in Paye as You Earn (PAYE) and Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR)
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What are annuities and how do they work?The explainer They are commonly associated with retirement planning due to their ability to provide reliable payments over time
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4 tips to make your New Year's financial resolutions a successThe explainer Self-discipline alone may not do the trick
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When will America's rental prices come down?The Explainer Things may finally be cooling off
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The pros and cons of student loan forgivenessThe Explainer Examining some of the key arguments on either side of this contentious debate
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How much should you spend on holiday gifts?The Explainer Let your personal budget be your guide
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What exactly are tariffs and how do they work?The explainer Refresh your understanding ahead of Donald Trump's promise to levy heavy tariffs once he's back in office
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How to choose a high-yield savings accountThe Explainer What to consider, from interest rates to fees to accessibility
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4 tips to finally start your small business in the new yearThe Explainer Make your dream a reality
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Looking to earn extra money around the holidays? 6 ideas for seasonal side hustles.The Explainer Pad your paycheck
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Online shopping scams to look out for and how to avoid themThe Explainer Black Friday is a busy time of year for scammers
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Is a travel credit card worth it? How to decide and pick the right one.The Explainer Upsides include travel-related benefits and welcome bonuses
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How IRAs work and what advantages they offerThe Explainer An IRA is a retirement savings account with tax benefits
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4 ways to give back this holiday seasonThe Explainer If your budget is feeling squeezed, remember that money is not the only way you can be generous around the holidays
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When will mortgage rates finally start coming down?The Explainer Much to potential homebuyers' chagrin, mortgage rates are still elevated
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