Kerri Anne Renzulli

London

Contributor at Buy Side WSJ

Personal Finance Writer and Editor at Freelance

Personal finance journalist. Formerly @Newsweek, @CNBCMakeIt, @Money.

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Robert Rosenkranz

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kerri Anne Renzulli

Credit - Jared Siskin—Patrick McMullan/Getty ImagesPrivate equity investor Robert Rosenkranz calls himself a “selfish philanthropist.” He even devoted a whole chapter of his new book, The Stoic Capitalist, to this concept. “The best form of philanthropy, to me, is when you use your talents, skills, and strategic insights to bring into being something that you feel society needs and could benefit from,” he says.
Tiffany Benjamin

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kerri Anne Renzulli

Credit - Courtesy Humana FoundationLast fall, the Humana Foundation donated $15.2 million to nonprofits working to improve the emotional health and nutrition of seniors and school-age children and $6.75 million to expand health equity research at the University of Louisville. The grants were part of CEO Tiffany Benjamin’s larger vision to eliminate barriers in health care—an approach that garnered her the 2024 Council on Foundations award for outstanding leadership in corporate philanthropy.
Nick Allardice

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kerri Anne Renzulli

Credit - Courtesy AllardiceGiveDirectly was already one of the world’s largest providers of unconditional cash transfers to people living in extreme poverty when Nick Allardice, former head of the grassroots organizing platform Change.org, came on as president and CEO last year. Now, under Allardice’s leadership, the nonprofit is undertaking its most ambitious projects yet—despite a $20 million hit to funding because of USAID cuts.
25 Great Ways to Save on Car Costs | Members Only

2 months ago | aarp.org | Kerri Anne Renzulli

Sam Island Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Getting around is a necessary but increasingly costly endeavor. American households spent $13,174 on transportation in 2023 — about 7 percent more than we did the previous year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ most recent data.
Are My Credit Card Rewards Taxable?

Mar 13, 2025 | wsj.com | Kerri Anne Renzulli

Most credit card rewards and sign-up bonuses aren’t considered income by the Internal Revenue System, meaning you don’t need to worry about Uncle Sam claiming a portion of your purchasing perks. But there are some exceptions.
Why Do Lenders Keep Inviting Me to Check My Credit?

Mar 13, 2025 | wsj.com | Kerri Anne Renzulli

The credit card invitations you are receiving are likely preapproved offers, where the company has checked your credit file to see if you qualify for a new product, deal or credit line increase. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, lenders can review a person’s credit report to determine whether they meet certain criteria. Many regularly do so and then try to entice new and existing customers to take on debt.
How to Increase Your Credit Limit

Mar 13, 2025 | wsj.com | Kerri Anne Renzulli

The amount you can charge to your credit card plays a big role in your purchasing power and credit score. Known as your credit limit, this cap determines how much money a credit card issuer will allow you to spend on a specific card before your card becomes maxed out and you must begin paying off some of your outstanding balance.
What Is Deferred Interest?

Mar 13, 2025 | wsj.com | Kerri Anne Renzulli

Deferred interest—often advertised with slogans like “pay no interest” or “no financing if paid in six months”—promises a way to pay for big-ticket purchases such as electronics or vet bills without worrying about interest. But there is a lot more than meets the eye. Taking advantage of deferred interest on a credit card, loan or can help make your monthly payments more manageable while the interest isn’t being collected.
What Is a FICO Score?

Mar 13, 2025 | wsj.com | Kerri Anne Renzulli

Before a lender will approve you for a loan, mortgage, or credit card, they’re going to check how you previously handled debt. And that is where your FICO credit score comes in. This three-digit number, typically between 300 and 850, provides lenders with a snapshot of your potential risk as a borrower. It’s based on information contained in your credit report, like your repayment history and the amount of credit you’re already using.
What is 1098-E? And How to Read This IRS Tax Form

Mar 13, 2025 | wsj.com | Kerri Anne Renzulli

If you have student loans, chances are you’ll encounter the IRS’s Form 1098-E. This tax form, also known as the student loan interest statement, is typically sent by lenders via post or email to any borrower who has paid more than $600 in interest payments throughout the year. It should arrive by the end of January so you can potentially use it to claim the student loan interest tax deduction and reduce your bill with Uncle Sam before the April tax filing deadline.