Articles by Xiomara Martinez-White
Parents and Gen Zers Most Likely to Overspend on Halloween This Year
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Even in the best of times, holidays can lead to overspending and getting into debt. With the ongoing pandemic, however, time-honored Halloween activities like trick-or-treating... read more
Flexibility, Work-Life Balance Join Pay as Top Concerns When Starting a Job
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Employers are trying to attract and keep talent amid a continued U.S. labor shortage, in which finding good workers has been hard to come by... read more
Is a 666 Credit Score Good or Bad?
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
While some people might have superstitious reactions to the number 666, in the world of credit scores, this three-digit number is considered fair rather than... read more
85% of College Students Don’t Know FAFSA Determines Free Aid Like Grants and Work-Study
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens the door to financial aid, including grants, work-study and student loans. Unfortunately, many students have misconceptions... read more
Parents, Caregivers Leaving Their Jobs to Manage Their Kids’ Behavioral Health Needs
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has negatively impacted many adults’ mental health and kids’ behavioral health. Disruptions in a child’s everyday life — from remote learning and... read more