Articles by Xiomara Martinez-White
Homeownership Less Affordable in More Than Three-Quarters of U.S. Counties
An inventory shortage, coupled with low mortgage rates and lightning-quick turnarounds on sales, drove a hot housing market in 2021 — and 2022 shows little... read more
How Much Federal Student Loan Borrowers Owe in Each State
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted Americans in all 50 states and the District of Columbia to varying degrees. While payments on most federal student loans... read more
Best Places to Pay Down Debt
A new year means new beginnings, but it’s hard to make a fresh start with debt saddling you down. You could take out a personal... read more
76% of Americans Aim to Be Smarter With Their Money in 2022
Besides the usual New Year's resolutions of losing weight, eating better and pursuing new passions, Americans intend to improve their finances in 2022. According to... read more
Holiday Shopping Behavior: 78% of Consumers Spending Same or More in 2021
By now, you've probably grown tired of hearing endless Christmas jingles. But as you're wrapping up your gift shopping, you might be curious about general... read more