Erika Giovanetti

Erika Giovanetti

Erika Giovanetti is a personal finance reporter whose work has been featured in the New York Times, NPR, CNBC, CBS News, Fox Business, the Today Show and many more. Erika is passionate about helping consumers make informed decisions with their money. She specializes in personal loans, consumer debt, budgeting and spending, medical billing, predatory lending and finance apps.

Articles by Erika Giovanetti

Thanksgiving Spending Up 53% in 2020, Despite Smaller Gatherings During Coronavirus Pandemic

Thanksgiving is a time for gathering over a meal with friends and family, but the holiday will look a lot different this year as a... read more

Half of Millennials Have a Side Hustle Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Financial hardship caused by the coronavirus pandemic has forced many consumers to look for opportunities to make extra cash wherever they can. Nearly half (45%)... read more

Nearly Half of Pet Owners Have Been in Debt for Their Pet

Pets provide loyal, loving companionship ─ maybe that’s why 69% of Americans own a pet. But between recurring costs like food and unexpected expenses like... read more

People of Color in U.S. Face Disproportionate Financial Challenges Amid Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has caused financial hardship for many, but it’s disproportionately affecting people of color, a September 2020 LendingTree survey of more than 2,000... read more

43% of Americans Driven Into Debt Over Car Troubles

Your monthly auto loan payment is just a fraction of the true cost of car ownership. Drivers need to consider auto insurance, routine maintenance and... read more

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