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I am a freelance financial journalist with more than 20 years of experience covering credit scores, credit cards, insurance, mortgages and debt.

My work has appeared in the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Business Insider, Fox Business, New York Post, Mental Floss, Motley Fool, CreditCards.com, Rocket Mortgage, Forbes Advisor, Joy Wallet, Phoenix Magazine, the Chicago Reader and many other publications.

I am comfortable interviewing sources in person or by phone, researching complicated fin…

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How Big Of A Deposit Should You Make With Your Secured Credit Card?

How Big Of A Deposit Should You Make With Your Secured Credit Card?

You've qualified for a secured credit card, a smart way to build your credit history or repair your damaged c…

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Do credit card rewards expire? How to avoid losing rewards

Do credit card rewards expire? How to avoid losing rewards

Learn about credit card reward expirations, how to prevent them, and what to do if your rewards expire. Maxim…

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How to create a budget using apps, card rewards | CreditCards.com

How to create a budget using apps, card rewards | CreditCards.com

To create a budget, start by breaking down your expenses into four major categories. Then use apps and online…

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Credit card merchant fees: Processing, interchange fees | CreditCards.com

Credit card merchant fees: Processing, interchange fees | CreditCards.com

Here's everything you need to know about card merchant fees and options to reduce costs for accepting plastic.

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Is Dave Ramsey right about credit cards?

Is Dave Ramsey right about credit cards?

Personal finance expert Dave Ramsey argues against using credit cards, but when used responsibly, cards provi…

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Rocket Money

Rocket Money

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Columbus office market nets fifth straight quarter of positive net absorption

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By Dan Rafter Verified
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The Columbus, Ohio, office market isn’t booming, but it is making progress when it comes to vacancies. That’s one of the big takeaways from Newmark’s second-quarter 2026 Columbus office report. According to this recently released report, the Columbus office market posted its fifth consecutive quarter of positive net absorption during the second quarter, a sign that tenant demand continues to outpace the amount of space being vacated.
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Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame: Veritas Realty’s Kyle Hughes

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By Dan Rafter Verified
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Kyle T. Hughes Managing Principal Veritas Realty Indianapolis As managing broker of Veritas Realty, Kyle Hughes has played a pivotal role in growing the firm from just two brokers to a team of 18, establishing Veritas Realty as one of Indiana’s leading retail brokerage and property management firms. Over the course of his career, Hughes has successfully completed more than 175 Starbucks transactions across the state, reflecting his exceptional expertise and industry influence.
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A calmer U.S. industrial market? That’s what Colliers has found

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Colliers in its latest research points to a U.S. industrial market that continues to stabilize after several years of adjustment, with demand now outpacing new supply, vacancy rates leveling off and developers delivering fewer new buildings.
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