Articles by Erika Giovanetti
La-Z-Boy Financing: What to Know
May 30, 2023
High-quality furniture sold by La-Z-Boy and other major retailers can be expensive. Saving up in advance is the best choice, but you do have other... read more
What Is a Payday Alternative Loan?
December 30, 2022
Payday alternative loans (PALs) are small, unsecured loans that are only offered by federal credit unions. These loans were designed to give consumers a more... read more
As Credit Reporting Agencies Remove Most Medical Debt From Credit Reports, Up to 45% of Americans Could Benefit
June 27, 2022
The choice to seek medical care isn’t often a choice — anyone who’s ever experienced a medical emergency or dealt with a chronic, long-term illness... read more
1 in 3 Americans Will Attend a Wedding This Summer, Ready to Spend More Money Than Ever Before
May 3, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has cast a shadow over the wedding industry during the past year. But now, with renewed optimism, thanks in part to the... read more
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