Dawn Papandrea

Dawn Papandrea is a writer specializing in personal finance topics including credit cards, family finances and consumer issues. Her work has appeared on a number of financial websites including LendingTree, MagnifyMoney, CreditCards.com, BankRate.com, U.S. News & World Report, as well as publications including Family Circle. Dawn has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University. Follow her on Twitter: @dawnpapandrea.

Articles by Dawn Papandrea

2024 Virginia First-Time Homebuyer Programs and Loans

Buying your first home is a huge milestone — but for many, the financial hurdles can be tough to overcome. Oftentimes, saving for a down... read more

Women Are More Frugal Than Men, but They Feel Greater Financial Strain

A Pew Research Center analysis on the gender pay gap found that women earned an average of 82% of what men did in 2022. That... read more

Amtrak Ridership Surging but Still Lags Behind Pre-COVID-19 Figures

It’s no secret the COVID-19 pandemic derailed most forms of travel. But while airlines have mostly bounced back, Amtrak ridership hasn’t yet fully recovered. The... read more

If the Past Is Any Indication, There’s a Nearly 3 in 10 Chance Your Winter Holiday Flight Won’t Arrive on Time

Flying during the holidays is a necessary evil for many travelers — evil because flight delays and cancellations can turn festive travelers into frustrated ones.... read more

Cost of Domestic Airfare Surges 9.8% in Past Year, Led By Miami International and Portland International Jetport

You’re not imagining things. Domestic airfare in the past year has risen nationally and at 95 of the 100 largest airports, according to a new... read more

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