Paying Off Credit Cards Takes Money and the Right Mindset
Credit card debt can be very expensive. But if you’re paying only the minimum when you can afford to do more, it could be that your past is to blame.…
Elizabeth Renter
Elizabeth Renter is a senior writer and data analyst at NerdWallet. She loves hunting for stories in datasets and crunching numbers for all things personal finance. Her work has been cited by The New York Times, The Washington Post, the “Today” show, CNBC and elsewhere. When not playing with words and numbers, she enjoys traveling, powerlifting, tending plants, petting cats and spending time with her daughter. Email: [email protected].
Posts by Elizabeth Renter:
College Costs Far Outpace Wages Many Students Could Earn
There was a time when college students could work their way to an undergraduate degree with a part-time job and a little help from Mom and Dad. But the cost…
First-Time Home Buyer Metro Affordability Report – Q4 2020
The housing market typically follows fairly reliable seasonal trends, but 2020 won’t be known for following predictable patterns. Every year, colder weather and the holidays accompany a shift downward in…
How a Data Nerd Tackled Buying a House
Buying a home can be intimidating — a high-cost goal with a complex purchasing process. But it’s especially scary in a seller’s market, amid tightened lending standards, high prices, low…
2021 Tax Report
The fear of tax bills motivated millions of taxpayers to file their 2019 federal income tax returns late, and some have yet to file.
2021 Home Buyer Report
Many home buyers put their 2020 plans on hold due to the effects of the pandemic, but some are looking to 2021 with renewed hopefulness.
What Hopeful Home Buyers Will Need to Succeed in 2021
Buying a home is a major endeavor, no matter when you do it. For those hoping to buy in 2021, an ongoing recession and global pandemic only add to the…
More Americans Are Saving Than Ever Before, Though in Unequal Amounts
Families across the U.S. are financially diverse — and so is how they save. But across the board, more are saving now than ever before, whether it’s for emergency expenses…
Survey: Money Goals in Flux Under Pressure of Pandemic
From jobs to vacations, 2020 had a way of derailing our best-laid plans. And according to a new survey from NerdWallet, financial goals often took a hit. But the impact…
First-Time Home Buyer Metro Affordability Report – Q3 2020
2020 will go down in history for many things, but one thing it won’t be recognized for: being the easiest year to buy a first home. This year’s super-low mortgage…
