Dawn Papandrea

2 weeks ago | money.usnews.com | Dawn Papandrea |Ray Frager |Emily Hayes

Even with apps and online account services, calling the number on the back of your credit card makes sense in some situations. Human representatives may have more discretion to waive late fees, lower APRs or handle other special requests. Serious issues like account errors, potential fraud or financial hardship always warrant a call.

2 weeks ago | money.usnews.com | Dawn Papandrea |Barri Segal |Tanza Loudenback

Key Takeaways The U.S. national debt is the accumulation of money borrowed to cover the national deficit over time. The highest level of national debt in the last century was right after World War II, while the lowest was in 1974. Increased spending during the financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic and changing demographics have driven national debt higher. If unchecked, national debt will reach historic highs by 2029, and continue to balloon thereafter.

3 weeks ago | usnews.com | Dawn Papandrea |Mark Evitt |Sebastian Oliveira

Key Takeaways The stand-alone Zelle app is shutting down on April 1. You can still send money through Zelle via your bank's app. There are other apps that let you send payments quickly and these are easy to set up. The Zelle app is shutting down for good on April 1, 2025, marking the end of an era in the payment app world. Zelle has been around since 2017 and had its biggest year in 2024, when it exceeded $1 trillion in annual payments for the first time.

4 weeks ago | money.usnews.com | Dawn Papandrea |Ray Frager |Emily Hayes

Key Takeaways United Airlines has announced sweeping changes to its rewards credit cards. Limited-time bonuses and enhanced benefits offer cardholders more upfront and ongoing value. Program enhancements will cost cardholders more with annual fees increasing across all fee-based United cards. From time to time, major credit card rewards programs get an overhaul, and the latest issuer on this flight path is Chase and its suite of United MileagePlus credit cards.

1 month ago | nurse.org | Dawn Papandrea

Heading out for your first travel nursing assignment is exciting, but you’re probably a little nervous about what to pack. When you’re going to be away for a couple of months, you’ll definitely need more than you did for your last weekend road trip. Then again, you don’t want to overpack since your location is temporary, and you’ll be heading back to your home base before you know it.