Survey: Pandemic Shoppers a Lifeline for Small Businesses
The country’s first statewide stay-at-home order of the pandemic was issued in California over 18 months ago, and many small-business owners have been on a turbulent ride since. But a…
Elizabeth Renter
Elizabeth Renter spends her time hunting for consumer takeaways 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 and restoring her Victorian home. Email: [email protected].
Posts by Elizabeth Renter:
4 Signs We’re in a Housing Market Primed for Regret
It’s a tough time to be a homebuying hopeful. Sellers rule this market, and potential buyers are battling with one another over a high-priced handful of homes. Buying a home…
As Pandemic Saving Settles, Inflation Could Sap Your Surplus
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans have been able to tuck away more cash than ever before. And though consumer spending has now surpassed pre-pandemic levels, some…
How the Pandemic Is Reshaping Americans’ Financial Lives
For well over a year now, Americans have been weathering a pandemic and all of the related economic effects. And while it isn’t over yet, a new survey from NerdWallet…
First-Time Home Buyer Metro Affordability Report – Q2 2021
It’s unsettling when skyrocketing home prices and a meager supply of listings are so prevalent you come to expect — and accept — them with resignation. In the second quarter,…
Dorm Costs Have Soared, but Many Freshmen Have No Choice
Living in the dorms is a rite of passage for millions of first-year college students. But like the rest of the college experience, it’s costly. And in many cases it’s…
Listing Your Home in 2021? Here’s What to Know
It’s a good time to be a home seller — homes are selling fast and for a premium — but that doesn’t mean you can jump into the market ill-prepared.…
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.…
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…
