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J.R. Duren

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As seen in: The Independent (UK), MSN, MSN Australia, MSN UK, Yahoo Entertainment, Yahoo Life, Yahoo Canada, Yahoo News Australia, Yahoo News Malaysia, Yahoo News New Zealand, Yahoo News UK and
Covers:  Credit cards, credit scores, student loans, personal/SMB loans, mortgages and the personal finance side of health care.
Doesn't Cover: Investing, global markets, currency exchange, commodities and anything that isn't related to personal finance.

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J.R. Duren’s Biography

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I'm a personal finance reporter who covers credit cards, credit scores, student loans, SMB/personal lending and fintech apps. My work takes a conversational, explanatory tone and shows consumers the bottom-line numbers that should influence their decisions.

I'm a three-time winner at the Florida Press Club Excellence in Journalism contest, where the FPC recognized my work in community news, light features and health for The Villages Daily Sun.

Articles

What is 'chipflation' and why are electronics pricier because of it?

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What is ‘chipflation’ and why is it making all your electronics more expensive?

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By J.R. Duren Verified
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First, AI was coming for your job. Now, it's coming for your device memory. Soaring demand for computing memory, known as "chipflation," has increased costs for memory chips used in everything from hulking data centers to TVs, computers and streaming consoles.
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Extended day vs. babysitter – what experts say about which is better

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By J.R. Duren Verified
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By the end of August, 84 percent of America's public schools will be in session, meaning working parents are in the thick of a critical financial decision – pay for a babysitter or extended day? Experts say that, on average, one is definitely cheaper than the other, but both options provide benefits that may cater to one parent's preferences over the other.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing stringer features for the sports section of the Daily Californian in El Cajon, CA.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, in high school; it's the machine on which I learned to type. My parents refused to let me use their computer until I learned type.

How is social media changing news?

Increases response rate to news, brings to light otherwise obscure personal stories, sacrifices accuracy for expediency

Awards

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Florida Press Club Excellence in Journalism

2011 - Community News

2nd place

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Florida Press Club Excellence in Journalism

2012 - Light Features, Class B

1st place

Florida Press Club Excellence in Journalism

2012 - Health, class A-D

2nd place