Erin Bendig
Erin pairs personal experience with research and is passionate about sharing personal finance advice with others. Previously, she was a freelancer focusing on the credit card side of finance, but has branched out since then to cover other aspects of personal finance. Erin is well-versed in traditional media with reporting, interviewing and research, as well as using graphic design and video and audio storytelling to share with her readers.
Latest articles by Erin Bendig
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10 Cities Where Singles Can Save for a Home Nearly as Fast as Couples
In these 10 U.S. cities, singles can save for a home almost as fast as couples can.
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How to Decide Between a Money Market Account vs High-Yield Savings Account
Debating on where to save your money? Two options include a high-yield savings or a money market account. Discover which one offers you the right fit.
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The Best Places For Gen Z To Buy A Home
These are the best, and worst, cities for young people to buy a home.
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How to Open a Roth IRA in 5 Simple Steps
retirement Here's what you need to know in order to open a Roth IRA.
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What Is a High-Yield Savings Account?
A high-yield savings account is essentially the same as a traditional account with one key difference — it pays a higher-than-average APY on deposits.
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States Where Your Mail Is Most Likely to Be Lost
These are the states where your mail is most likely to be lost. Here's what you can do about it.
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Why It's Worth Getting a High-Yield Savings Account Before the Fed Meeting
If you don’t already have a high-yield savings account (HYSA), it’s worth considering before September's Fed meeting.
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Three CDs to Check Out Before a Fed Rate Cut
Here are three of the best CDs to check out before the Feds could possibly cut rates again.
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Should You Get a Long-Term or Short-Term CD Before the Next Fed Meeting?
Is a long-term or short-term CD better to open before the Fed's next meeting? Here's what you need to know.
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Get A Sam's Club Membership For 50% Off
From now until February 28, you can save big on a Sam's Club membership.
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Save $40 On A Costco Membership With This Deal
New members can save $40 on a one-year Exclusive Gold Star Costco membership thanks to a new deal from Stack Social.
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Find Your Monthly Payment With This Mortgage Calculator
With our mortgage calculator, you can easily determine your monthly mortgage payment.
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$1,500 to $3,000 Amex Card Intro Offer
Amex intro offer worth $1,500 to $3,000 provides new Business Platinum cardholders 150,000 membership points.
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Best 529 Plans of 2025
Check out the best 529 plans of 2025 and find the best plan for your child or grandchild’s college savings.
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How Much Umbrella Insurance Do I Need?
umbrella insurance Having too much liability insurance is better than having too little. Use our calculator to determine how much umbrella insurance is right for you.
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CD vs. High-Yield Savings Account: Which is better?
Deciding between a CD vs. high-yield savings account? Here's how to choose based on your savings goals.
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What Is APY? Here's How to Score the Highest Rates
Savings Here's everything you need to know about APY, the important factor in how much your savings could earn in a year.
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What Is Life Insurance? Choose the Type That's Right
What is life insurance? Life insurance can financially protect your loved ones after you pass away. Here's what you need to know about the different types.
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If You Put $500 in a CD for 5 Years, Here's How Much Money You'd Have
savings CDs can be a great way to beef up your savings. Here's how much money you'd have if you put $500 in a CD for 5 Years.
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Amazon Outlet: Where to Get Hot (and Cheap) Overstock Deals Online
Amazon Prime Beyond the everyday offerings of Amazon Prime lies Amazon Outlet for bigger discounts.
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Chase’s Co-Branded Amazon Credit Cards Have Both Undergone a Revamp, Including a $100 Bonus
Chase’s co-branded Amazon credit cards now have new names, looks, benefits and rewards structures.
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Find the Best 30-Year Mortgage Rates
Here are some of the best 30-year mortgage rates today as they've started slowly going down.
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Kiplinger's Best Banks for High-Net-Worth Clients
wealth management These banks welcome customers who keep high balances in deposit and investment accounts, showering them with fee breaks and access to financial-planning services.
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Kiplinger's Best Internet Banks 2024
online banking Internet banks forgo branches in favor of operating fully online. They tend to offer higher yields and lower fees than brick-and-mortar banks, thanks to lower overhead costs.
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