Managing Editor, Surveys and Data Studies at Bankrate. Newsday, Reuters, AP alum

New York
Joined November 2008
The Fed meets this week, and the stakes are huge. Every rate decision affects mortgages, credit cards, savings and car loans. Covering the Fed means showing how policy in Washington shapes the wallets of everyday Americans.
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Where are the hottest housing markets? (Hint: not in the Sun Belt) Bankrate data reporter @alex_gailey breaks down the numbers: bankrate.com/real-estate/hou…
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How much is Trump impacting the stock market? We asked the experts to find out. Here's the latest from Bankrate's @LaneEGillespie bankrate.com/investing/trump…
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Trump's plan to slash the federal workforce will force them into a turbulent U.S. job market that already has been challenging for many. Bankrate's @LaneEGillespie breaks down what's at stake, and what federal workers can do to protect themselves. bankrate.com/personal-financ…
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Americans are increasingly unable to pay for big expenses with their own money, turning to loans or friends for help. Bankrate's @LaneEGillespie explains why with our latest Emergency Savings Report. bankrate.com/banking/savings…
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As credit card debt soars, we're seeing some alarming signs from cardholders. Here's the latest @Bankrate survey from @sarahffoster. shorturl.at/MWXBx
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Harris is the presumptive D nominee. If she wins the White House, here's what it'll mean for your pocketbook. shorturl.at/Hgwuq Excellent analysis today by Bankrate's @sarahffoster
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Scammers wiped them out -- but their bank blamed them for the loss. shorturl.at/gsTX0 Check out our latest story about weaknesses in consumer protection laws that can leave consumer savings accounts unprotected.
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I'm getting A LOT of questions about today's story on STAR exemptions. shorturl.at/ilACO Here's what you need to know (a thread)...
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(2) The first thing to do is to figure out whether you’re getting a credit or an exemption. If you’re receiving a check from the STAR program every year, you’re receiving a credit and there is nothing you need to do at this time.
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(3) If you don’t get a check but receive instead a direct reduction on your property taxes, then you have a STAR exemption. If you have an exemption, and you’re 65 and older, then you have until March 1 to apply for the “enhanced” exemption.
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