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.

Already Stretching to Buy a Vacation Home? Insurance May Add to The Sticker Shock.

Already Stretching to Buy a Vacation Home? Insurance May Add to The Sticker Shock.

Published: May 17, 20249 min read

Are Cash-Back Apps like Rakuten Actually Worth It?

Are Cash-Back Apps like Rakuten Actually Worth It?

Everyday MoneyShopping

Published: Feb 18, 202411 min read

True or False: You Can Be Denied Life Insurance if You Haven't Gotten a COVID-19 Vaccine

True or False: You Can Be Denied Life Insurance if You Haven't Gotten a COVID-19 Vaccine

Published: Feb 18, 20247 min read

Drivers May Soon Get More Money Back From Car Insurance Companies

Drivers May Soon Get More Money Back From Car Insurance Companies

COVID-19Insurance

Published: Feb 29, 20246 min read

Who's Making Those Annoying 'Your Car Warranty Has Expired' Calls, and Why Won't They Stop?

Who's Making Those Annoying 'Your Car Warranty Has Expired' Calls, and Why Won't They Stop?

Everyday MoneyFamily FinanceInsuranceShopping

Published: Jan 10, 20247 min read

A New Tax Rule Could Make Whole Life Insurance a Better Investment — and Easier to Buy

A New Tax Rule Could Make Whole Life Insurance a Better Investment — and Easier to Buy

Published: Feb 18, 20247 min read

The Pandemic Is Scaring Young People Into Buying Life Insurance

The Pandemic Is Scaring Young People Into Buying Life Insurance

COVID-19Insurance

Published: Feb 18, 20245 min read

Car Insurance Costs Dropped Due to the Pandemic. What Do Experts Predict for 2021?

Car Insurance Costs Dropped Due to the Pandemic. What Do Experts Predict for 2021?

Published: Feb 29, 20248 min read

Credit Repair: Should You Pay to 'Fix' Your Score?

Credit Repair: Should You Pay to 'Fix' Your Score?

Published: Apr 23, 20246 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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