Becca Stanek

Contributing Writer

Becca Stanek has worked as an editor and writer in the personal finance space since 2017. She previously served as the managing editor for investing and savings content at LendingTree and an editor at SmartAsset. Prior to that, she was a staff writer at The Week. She's freelanced for publications including SoFi, Forbes, LendingTree, Finance of America Mortgage, and Policygenius while she earns her MFA in creative writing from Queens University in Charlotte. She currently lives in Valatie, New York.

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Good debt vs. bad debt

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The return of student loan payments

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New graduates: smart ways to spend cash gifts

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5 ways to make money on TikTok

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The financial ins and outs of retiring abroad

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The big changes coming to HSAs

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How to find the right travel insurance

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What the debt ceiling debate means for your finances

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Is Apple's new high-yield savings account worth it?

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Beyond the bank account

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Are alternative investments a portfolio must-have?

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Where are home prices falling?

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How to save enough money for retirement

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What's next for U.S. interest rates?

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How to financially prepare for parenthood

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A beginner's guide to passive income

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The art of haggling on price

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What are Treasury Bills and are they a good investment?

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Where is in-state tuition most affordable?

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What to know before investing in a vacation home

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The great disappearing tax refund

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How to recession-proof your portfolio

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Which states have no income tax?

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How to get away affordably this summer

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Financial spring cleaning: How to refresh and reset

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What's the forecast for savings rates in 2023?

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A guide to investing in gold

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Is fintech safe?

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How to retire at 55

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America's most affordable cities

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When will inflation come down?

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The cost of divorce

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Small banks vs. big banks

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When to hire a tax pro

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An investor's guide to dividend yield

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Should you invest in AI stocks?