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Dawn Papandrea

Dawn Papandrea is a writer specializing in personal finance topics including credit cards, family finances and consumer issues. Her work has appeared on a number of financial websites including LendingTree, MagnifyMoney, CreditCards.com, BankRate.com, U.S. News & World Report, as well as publications including Family Circle. Dawn has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University. Follow her on Twitter: @dawnpapandrea.

Articles by Dawn Papandrea

California, Florida Cardholders Get Credit for Having Highest Available Credit

When inflation and cost of living are high, some Americans need to rely more on their available credit to cover expenses or emergencies. To find... read more

How to Request a Credit Limit Increase With Wells Fargo

When you first get approved for a credit card, you’ll be given a certain amount of spending power, known as your credit limit. In some... read more

2024 Virginia First-Time Homebuyer Programs and Loans

Buying your first home is a huge milestone — but for many, the financial hurdles can be tough to overcome. Oftentimes, saving for a down... read more

Women Are More Frugal Than Men, but They Feel Greater Financial Strain

A Pew Research Center analysis on the gender pay gap found that women earned an average of 82% of what men did in 2022. That... read more

Amtrak Ridership Surging but Still Lags Behind Pre-COVID-19 Figures

It’s no secret the COVID-19 pandemic derailed most forms of travel. But while airlines have mostly bounced back, Amtrak ridership hasn’t yet fully recovered. The... read more

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