Martha C. White

WriterAreas of expertise: Banking, business travel, consumer credit, employment, markets, real estate

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.

Education

BA, English, Princeton University

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.

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

CoronavirusCOVID-19Credit CardsReal Estate

Published: Apr 23, 20205 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: Apr 20, 20205 min read

It's Suddenly a Lot Harder to Find a New Credit Card. Here's How You Can Still Get Approved

It's Suddenly a Lot Harder to Find a New Credit Card. Here's How You Can Still Get Approved

CoronavirusCOVID-19Credit Cards

Published: Apr 13, 20205 min read

Wall Street Is Cheering on the Fed's 'Bazooka' Strategy to Get the Economy Back on Track. Here's How It'll Affect You Personally

Wall Street Is Cheering on the Fed's 'Bazooka' Strategy to Get the Economy Back on Track. Here's How It'll Affect You Personally

CoronavirusCOVID-19Everyday MoneyInvesting

Published: Apr 7, 20206 min read

It's Not Just a $1,200 Check. Here Are All the Other Ways You Can Benefit From the Coronavirus Stimulus Package

It's Not Just a $1,200 Check. Here Are All the Other Ways You Can Benefit From the Coronavirus Stimulus Package

CareersCoronavirusCOVID-19MortgagesRetirement

Published: Apr 1, 202010 min read

Self-Employed? Take These 3 Steps to Get Your Retirement Savings on Track

Self-Employed? Take These 3 Steps to Get Your Retirement Savings on Track

Published: Apr 1, 20206 min read

Life Insurance Prices Will Likely Rise Because of the Pandemic. Here's Everything to Know About Buying a Policy Right Now

Life Insurance Prices Will Likely Rise Because of the Pandemic. Here's Everything to Know About Buying a Policy Right Now

CoronavirusCOVID-19Insurance

Published: Mar 31, 20207 min read

The Overlooked Mortgage Refinance Move That Could Save You Thousands

The Overlooked Mortgage Refinance Move That Could Save You Thousands

Published: Mar 24, 20205 min read

Mortgage Rates Just Spiked. Is It Still a Good Time to Refinance?

Mortgage Rates Just Spiked. Is It Still a Good Time to Refinance?

CoronavirusCOVID-19Mortgages

Published: Mar 20, 202019 min read

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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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