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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

As Inflation Rises, 37% of Households Use a Credit Card or Loan to Meet Spending Needs — Up 19% From 2021

As inflation continues to stick around — with a year-over-year increase of 7.7% as of October, according to the latest consumer price index — Americans’... read more

With the Holidays Here, Kohl’s Is the Most Popular Store Card in Americans’ Wallets

Gift-buying season is here, so shoppers may be inundated more than usual with on-the-spot offers for retail credit cards. The latest LendingTree study of store... read more

With Inflation Soaring, Half of Americans Think Loyalty Programs Are More Important Than Ever

Everyone loves a bargain or a deal — even more so during a period of rising prices — which is why 8 in 10 Americans... read more

24% of Homeowners Made an Offer Sight Unseen — And That Nearly Doubles Among Recent Buyers

Today’s housing market is challenging for homebuyers, thanks to a combination of factors. With inventory scarce, buyers are competing for homes. At the same time,... read more

56% of Bridal Party Members Feel Pressured to Overspend, Leading to Debt and Regret

More than half of Americans who’ve participated in a bridal party say they’ve felt pressure to spend above what they could afford, according to the... read more

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