Martha C. White

Joined January 2015

A longtime Money contributor, Martha C. White has written about a variety of personal finance topics such as careers, credit cards, insurance, retirement and shopping, and has edited Money’s Best Credit Cards rankings. She also writes stories about business and the economy for NBC News and The New York Times.

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Pay off your credit cards in full every month, or you’ll still be paying for groceries you ate this week six months from now.

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The Swag Must Go On: Big Companies Are Rushing to Slap Their Logos on Face Masks and Hand Sanitizer

The Swag Must Go On: Big Companies Are Rushing to Slap Their Logos on Face Masks and Hand Sanitizer

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Published: Jan 10, 20245 min read

Before You Take an Early Retirement Buyout, Complete This 6-Step Checklist

Before You Take an Early Retirement Buyout, Complete This 6-Step Checklist

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Published: Jan 10, 20249 min read

How to Get Back on Track After Tapping Into Your 401(k) in a Financial Emergency

How to Get Back on Track After Tapping Into Your 401(k) in a Financial Emergency

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Published: Feb 18, 20247 min read

The Fed Plans to Keep Interest Rates Near 0% Through 2022. Here's What That Means for Retirees

The Fed Plans to Keep Interest Rates Near 0% Through 2022. Here's What That Means for Retirees

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Published: May 17, 20245 min read

A Mistake Caused Credit Scores to Drop for Tons of Student Loan Borrowers. Here's How to Fix Yours

A Mistake Caused Credit Scores to Drop for Tons of Student Loan Borrowers. Here's How to Fix Yours

CoronavirusCOVID-19Credit Cards

Published: Jan 10, 20246 min read

Credit Card Companies Are Making It Easier to Earn Rewards During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Credit Card Companies Are Making It Easier to Earn Rewards During the Coronavirus Pandemic

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Published: Apr 12, 20245 min read

Worried About Your Credit Score? Here's How to Get the Best Rate on Your Mortgage

Worried About Your Credit Score? Here's How to Get the Best Rate on Your Mortgage

Published: Jan 10, 20244 min read

Putting Your Rent on a Credit Card May Be Tempting — But It’s Risky

Putting Your Rent on a Credit Card May Be Tempting — But It’s Risky

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Published: Jan 10, 20245 min read

It's Becoming Harder to Refinance Your Mortgage. Here's What Lenders Say Will Get You Approved

It's Becoming Harder to Refinance Your Mortgage. Here's What Lenders Say Will Get You Approved

CoronavirusCOVID-19MortgagesReal Estate

Published: Jan 10, 20245 min read

MARTHA C.’S TOP FINANCE TIP

Pay off your credit cards in full every month, or you’ll still be paying for groceries you ate this week six months from now.

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