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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

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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

Real Estate
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
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 18, 20206 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: Mar 16, 20208 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: Mar 12, 20205 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: Mar 5, 20205 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

Everyday Money
Published: Feb 26, 20207 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: Feb 18, 202011 min read

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