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Mary Ellen Cagnassola

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Joined February 2021

Mary Ellen (M.E.) Cagnassola joined Money in 2022 as a reporter covering service-driven stories for everyday consumers. She got her start as a general assignment reporter in her home state, New Jersey, after earning a bachelor's degree in journalism and media studies from Rutgers University.

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These Are the Best Money Moves for December 2023
These Are the Best Money Moves for December 2023
Everyday Money
Published: Dec 1, 20237 min read
VA Loan vs Conventional Home Loans
VA Loan vs Conventional Home Loans
Everyday MoneyMortgages
Published: Nov 30, 202313 min read
Here’s How Far Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Could Drop in 2024
Here’s How Far Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Could Drop in 2024
MortgagesReal Estate
Published: Nov 30, 20235 min read
Social Security and the 2024 COLA: Everything You Need to Know
Social Security and the 2024 COLA: Everything You Need to Know
Retirement
Published: Nov 27, 202310 min read
Top 10 Big Cities With the Most Affordable Home Prices Right Now
Top 10 Big Cities With the Most Affordable Home Prices Right Now
Real Estate
Published: Nov 21, 20233 min read
How to Get a Free Turkey for Thanksgiving
How to Get a Free Turkey for Thanksgiving
Everyday MoneyShopping
Published: Nov 21, 20238 min read
Home Sales Rise as More Sellers Cut Prices and Grant Concessions to Buyers
Home Sales Rise as More Sellers Cut Prices and Grant Concessions to Buyers
Real Estate
Published: Nov 17, 20234 min read
Down Payment Assistance: These States Will Give You Money to Buy a House
Down Payment Assistance: These States Will Give You Money to Buy a House
Real Estate
Published: Nov 13, 20239 min read
Credit Card Balances Just Grew by the Biggest Amount in Over 20 Years
Credit Card Balances Just Grew by the Biggest Amount in Over 20 Years
Credit CardsEveryday Money
Published: Nov 28, 20236 min read

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