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Covers:  credit cards, food & dining, credit, health, banking, money, personal finance, debt, shopping, small business, travel
Queer Jewish Texan & Air Force spouse, now in DC after 3 years in UK. Freelance journalist + contract Editorial Director @lgbtq_military. 2x @NLGJA award winner

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Emily Starbuck Gerson’s Biography

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I started off my career as a personal finance journalist at CreditCards.com in 2007 and have written for dozens of websites and publications over the years. I'm currently a Staff Writer for NerdWallet.com (I telecommute from Texas), where I aim to help consumers make better financial decisions. I also sometimes write about food, travel, and other topics for various websites and publications. Learn more at EmilyStarbuck.com

I'm also a health nut who volunteers actively with San Antonio Pets Aliv…

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5 fears you shouldn't have about retirement

5 fears you shouldn't have about retirement

Retirement should be like dessert - a well-deserved treat following a lifetime of hard work. But an increased…

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Experience Culinary Innovation at Oxheart

Experience Culinary Innovation at Oxheart

Many restaurants attempt to infuse their menus with culinary creativity, but owner and chef Justin Yu pushes …

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The Best Credit Card Offers: How They Stack Up

The Best Credit Card Offers: How They Stack Up

Many of the latest credit-card offers are more generous than ever before, but they’re available only to consu…

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5 Things to Love About Napa

5 Things to Love About Napa

Napa, California, is best known for its abundance of wineries. However, it's also home to a multitude of gour…

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FAFSA application tips for students with undocumented parents

FAFSA application tips for students with undocumented parents

Living with undocumented parents often means growing up with the fear that you or your parents may be separat…

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Prepaid Debit Cards Can Be Minefields Of Hidden Costs

Prepaid Debit Cards Can Be Minefields Of Hidden Costs

General-purpose reloadable debit cards have some advantages over traditional checking accounts or even credit…

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9 Tips for Getting Funding as an LGBTQ Business Owner

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Scraping together capital to start a business is a feat for any entrepreneur. But obtaining funding for an LGBTQ-owned business can be more challenging. Not only are LGBTQ founders more likely to be ‘underestimated’, but also because legal protections against discrimination remain uneven across the country. However, LGBTQ businesses play a significant role in the US economy. In 2025, LGBTQ businesses contributed $1.7 trillion to the US economy.
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What Is the Military Lending Act?

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By Emily Starbuck Gerson Verified
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You are using an unsupported browser. Our site may still be usable, but full functionality cannot be guaranteed. Skip to main content Quick Answer The Military Lending Act protects service members from predatory lending practices. Unsecured loans, credit cards and lines of credit are mostly covered, while secured loans like mortgages and auto loans are not.
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What Is a Community Property State and How Does It Impact Finances?

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You are using an unsupported browser. Our site may still be usable, but full functionality cannot be guaranteed. Skip to main content Quick Answer In community property states, spouses are considered joint owners of nearly all assets and debts acquired in marriage. However, most states use common law, which allows spouses to own property individually. The type of law your state follows dictates how property is divided upon divorce or death.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Editorial Assistant at CreditCards.com

Why did you become a journalist?

I have an undying thirst for learning new things, and I love sharing knowledge that helps people.