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

65% of Americans Mistakenly Think Carrying A Credit Card Balance Helps Their Score

Americans are making credit card mistakes that are costing them money and impacting their credit scores, according to the latest LendingTree survey of 1,000+ Americans.... read more

COVID-19 and Credit Cards: Nearly Half Who Added Debt During Pandemic Blame Inflation

As we mark the two-year anniversary of the coronavirus pandemic shut downs, many Americans are still experiencing its financial and credit impact — but in... read more

46% of Parents Say Their Child Used Their Credit or Debit Card Without Permission, Racking Up $500+

“Where did that charge come from?” Nearly half of parents (46%) say that they’ve caught their kids secretly spending with their credit or debit cards... read more

Super Bowl Spending Expected to Drop 19% As Fewer Americans Say They’ll Watch

After an exciting NFL playoffs season, it’s Super Bowl time! However, instead of matching or exceeding the amount of money spent last year on Super... read more

Americans Will Spend $208 On Their Significant Other This Valentine’s Day, Up 44%

After the pandemic kept Cupid — and many couples — in quarantine last year, Valentine’s Day is back in a big way for 2022. This... read more

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