Melanie Grafil

California

AI Editor at GOBankingRates

Senior Editor at ConsumerTrack

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Articles

What To Do With Extra Money: Save, Invest or Spend?

3 days ago | gobankingrates.com | Dawn Allcot |Melanie Grafil

June 3, 2025 10 min Read Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
How To Stop Impulse Buying: 9 Habits That Save You Money

2 weeks ago | gobankingrates.com | Joseph Hostetler |Melanie Grafil

Jelena Stanojkovic / Getty Images Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
Who Is Affected by a Government Shutdown?

2 weeks ago | gobankingrates.com | Jacob Wade |Melanie Grafil

Martinns / iStock/Getty Images Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
What Is Lifestyle Creep? How To Recognize and Avoid It

2 weeks ago | gobankingrates.com | Dawn Allcot |Melanie Grafil

Eva-Katalin / Getty Images Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
USAA Mortgage Review: Is It the Right Mortgage Option for You?

3 weeks ago | gobankingrates.com | Jacob Wade |Melanie Grafil

May 16, 2025 10 min Read kate_sept2004 / Getty Images Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
What Is USAA's Mortgage Rate?

3 weeks ago | gobankingrates.com | Melanie Grafil

May 15, 2025 1 min Read Gorica Poturak / Getty Images Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
What Is Home Equity and How Can You Use It to Your Advantage?

3 weeks ago | gobankingrates.com | Daria Uhlig |Melanie Grafil

Kateryna Onyshchuk / Getty Images/iStockphoto Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
Passive Income Ideas: 9 Ways To Make Money While You Sleep

3 weeks ago | gobankingrates.com | Sarah Sharkey |Melanie Grafil

UberImages / Getty Images/iStockphoto Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
New American Funding Review: Is It the Right Mortgage Option for You?

4 weeks ago | gobankingrates.com | Jacob Wade |Melanie Grafil

May 9, 2025 8 min Read Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
Truist Mortgage Review: Is It the Right Mortgage Option for You?

4 weeks ago | gobankingrates.com | Daria Uhlig |Melanie Grafil

kate_sept2004 / Getty Images Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.