Articles by Dawn Papandrea
2024 Virginia First-Time Homebuyer Programs and Loans
April 29, 2024
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
March 25, 2024
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
February 12, 2024
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
December 4, 2023
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
October 9, 2023
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