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Elisa Ortiz

Elisa has been writing almost her whole life. She took an interest in credit just over four years ago and has been working hard to educate consumers and finance. Her areas of expertise include credit cards, credit scores, and personal finance.

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Survey: 27% of Americans Don’t Think They Need a Budget
Covering the cost of bills, food and shelter every month can be p... read more

February 16, 2023

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Half of Americans Lose Money Every Year Due to This Tax Mistake
How Much Money Do You Lose to Taxes, and Do You Care? About half ... read more

February 6, 2023

What to Do When You Lose Your Job & Lessons You Can Learn
Losing your job is a stressful experience—on both a personal an... read more

April 30, 2021

Senior’s Guide to Avoiding Online Money Scams
Cyber-attacks are on the rise as hackers and criminals learn abou... read more

February 19, 2019

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How Reducing Stress Can Save You—and Your Employer—Money
Think about the last time you felt stressed. Odds are, it was jus... read more

January 28, 2019

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The True Cost of Owning a Dog or Cat
If you live in a typical American household, 68% of which own a p... read more

January 4, 2019

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