Articles by Erika Giovanetti
Taxpayers Claim Nearly $17,000 Per Year in Medical Expenses — See Where Your State Ranks
April 20, 2021
Health care often comes at a high cost, which may explain why U.S. taxpayers who itemize their federal and state tax returns deduct an average... read more
‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Financing Used for Things Shoppers Can’t Afford
April 20, 2021
”Buy now, pay later” financing lets shoppers split large purchases into multiple smaller payments, typically through a loan or installment agreement. These products, which are... read more
A Year Into Pandemic, Credit Card Debt Is Down 10% as Credit Scores Rise
March 15, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted consumers differently, but despite the financial challenges it has presented, Americans on average have improved aspects of their financial health... read more
As St. Patrick’s Day Approaches, Bar Spending Struggles to Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels
March 9, 2021
St. Patrick’s Day observes the death of the eponymous patron saint of Ireland, but many Americans spend the holiday bar-hopping and drinking until they’re Irish.... read more
51% of Insured Americans Who Took a COVID-19 Test Received a Bill
March 8, 2021
It’s widely believed that coronavirus testing is always supposed to be free if you have health insurance, but that’s simply not true. Over half of... read more