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.

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.

The latest from Martha C.

Can't Pay Your Credit Card Bill Because of Coronavirus? Here's What to Do

Can't Pay Your Credit Card Bill Because of Coronavirus? Here's What to Do

CoronavirusCOVID-19Credit Cards

Published: Mar 17, 20226 min read

The Fed Just Cut Rates to 0%. Here's What It Means for Mortgages, Student Loans, Credit Cards, and More

The Fed Just Cut Rates to 0%. Here's What It Means for Mortgages, Student Loans, Credit Cards, and More

CoronavirusCOVID-19Credit CardsInvesting

Published: May 8, 20248 min read

A $500 Annual Fee and Hours on Hold? Travel Rewards Credit Card Holders Fume Over Coronavirus Cancellations

A $500 Annual Fee and Hours on Hold? Travel Rewards Credit Card Holders Fume Over Coronavirus Cancellations

CoronavirusCOVID-19Credit CardsEveryday MoneyTravel

Published: Jan 30, 20245 min read

Mortgage Rates Just Hit an All-Time Low. Nearly 22 Million Homeowners Could Benefit

Mortgage Rates Just Hit an All-Time Low. Nearly 22 Million Homeowners Could Benefit

CoronavirusCOVID-19MortgagesReal Estate

Published: Jan 10, 20245 min read

5 Smart Moves to Make With Your Tax Refund, Work Bonus or Other Surprise Windfall

5 Smart Moves to Make With Your Tax Refund, Work Bonus or Other Surprise Windfall

Published: Jan 10, 20247 min read

Money's 2020 Tax Survival Guide: What's New and How to Get the Biggest Refund

Money's 2020 Tax Survival Guide: What's New and How to Get the Biggest Refund

Everyday MoneyInvesting

Published: Jan 10, 202411 min read

5 Ways to Stop Divorce from Wrecking Your Retirement

5 Ways to Stop Divorce from Wrecking Your Retirement

Family FinanceRetirement

Published: Jan 10, 202411 min read

How Working Past 65 Can Affect Your Social Security Benefits and Medicare Premiums

How Working Past 65 Can Affect Your Social Security Benefits and Medicare Premiums

Published: Apr 17, 20247 min read

How to Support Your Retired Parents Without Sinking Your Own Retirement Plans

How to Support Your Retired Parents Without Sinking Your Own Retirement Plans

Published: Jan 11, 20219 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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