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.

This Is the Fastest Way to Raise Your Credit Score

This Is the Fastest Way to Raise Your Credit Score

BankingCredit CardsEveryday MoneyReal EstateShopping

Published: Apr 23, 20244 min read

How to Get a Medical Loan

How to Get a Medical Loan

Everyday MoneyInsurance

Published: Jan 10, 202412 min read

Everything You Need to Know About 401(k)s

Everything You Need to Know About 401(k)s

Published: Apr 17, 202411 min read

Short-Term Interest Rates Are Close to Zero. Some Credit Cards Are Still Charging 30%

Short-Term Interest Rates Are Close to Zero. Some Credit Cards Are Still Charging 30%

Published: Feb 23, 20247 min read

If You’re Unemployed, Working From a New State or Freelancing Due to the Pandemic, Start Preparing Your Taxes Now

If You’re Unemployed, Working From a New State or Freelancing Due to the Pandemic, Start Preparing Your Taxes Now

CareersCoronavirusCOVID-19Everyday MoneyFamily Finance

Published: May 8, 202410 min read

The Pandemic Is Sending 20-Somethings Home Indefinitely, and Their Parents Are Paying the Price

The Pandemic Is Sending 20-Somethings Home Indefinitely, and Their Parents Are Paying the Price

CareersCoronavirusCOVID-19Everyday MoneyFamily Finance

Published: Jan 10, 20249 min read

High-Yield Savings Rates Have Tanked, but These Overlooked Accounts Still Pay 2% or More

High-Yield Savings Rates Have Tanked, but These Overlooked Accounts Still Pay 2% or More

Published: Jan 10, 20247 min read

The Simple Reason Investors Are Going Nuts for Gold Right Now

The Simple Reason Investors Are Going Nuts for Gold Right Now

CoronavirusCOVID-19Investing

Published: Jan 10, 20245 min read

Junk Bonds Are Back. Are They Any Less Risky?

Junk Bonds Are Back. Are They Any Less Risky?

Published: Jan 10, 20247 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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