Taryn Phaneuf

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Lead Writer at NerdWallet

Journalist covering consumer finance @NerdWallet | she/her

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Articles

What Does the Department of Energy Do?

3 weeks ago | nerdwallet.com | Taryn Phaneuf

We believe everyone should be able to make financial decisions with confidence. And while our site doesn’t feature every company or financial product available on the market, we’re proud that the guidance we offer, the information we provide and the tools we create are objective, independent, straightforward — and free. So how do we make money? Our partners compensate us.
Get Ready: Mega Millions Tickets Jump to $5 in April

4 weeks ago | nerdwallet.com | Taryn Phaneuf

We believe everyone should be able to make financial decisions with confidence. And while our site doesn’t feature every company or financial product available on the market, we’re proud that the guidance we offer, the information we provide and the tools we create are objective, independent, straightforward — and free. So how do we make money? Our partners compensate us.
Lottery Pool? Take These Precautions Before Diving In

1 month ago | kenoshanews.com | Taryn Phaneuf

With two gargantuan lottery jackpots in the mix this week, you might be looking to improve your odds of winning by joining a lottery pool. In a lottery pool, a group of people (often coworkers) team up to buy lottery tickets and agree to split the payout if they win. The Mega Millions jackpot is estimated at $1.1 billion ahead of the next drawing on March 26; the Powerball jackpot is an estimated $865 million, with a drawing on March 27.
Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

1 month ago | tdn.com | Taryn Phaneuf |Taryn Phaneuf writes

Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of goods from everyday staples to seasonal favorites. After years of rising prices, it’s a welcome change.
Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

1 month ago | jg-tc.com | Taryn Phaneuf |Taryn Phaneuf writes

Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of goods from everyday staples to seasonal favorites. After years of rising prices, it’s a welcome change.
Beef Prices Sizzle as Summer Grilling Season Arrives

1 month ago | winonadailynews.com | Taryn Phaneuf |Taryn Phaneuf writes

Grill masters and taco Tuesday fans have had good reason to wince at the price of beef lately. Beef prices have been high for years, but over the past six months, they’ve been higher than ever. The average cost of a sirloin steak reached a record-high $11.72 per pound in February. The average price was $11.66 per pound in April. Ground beef, which consumers typically turn to when other cuts of meat get pricey, set its own record back in November, when it cost an average of $5.35 per pound.
Lottery Pool? Take These Precautions Before Diving In

1 month ago | journaltimes.com | Taryn Phaneuf

With two gargantuan lottery jackpots in the mix this week, you might be looking to improve your odds of winning by joining a lottery pool. In a lottery pool, a group of people (often coworkers) team up to buy lottery tickets and agree to split the payout if they win. The Mega Millions jackpot is estimated at $1.1 billion ahead of the next drawing on March 26; the Powerball jackpot is an estimated $865 million, with a drawing on March 27.
Lottery Pool? Take These Precautions Before Diving In

1 month ago | cumberlink.com | Taryn Phaneuf

With two gargantuan lottery jackpots in the mix this week, you might be looking to improve your odds of winning by joining a lottery pool. In a lottery pool, a group of people (often coworkers) team up to buy lottery tickets and agree to split the payout if they win. The Mega Millions jackpot is estimated at $1.1 billion ahead of the next drawing on March 26; the Powerball jackpot is an estimated $865 million, with a drawing on March 27.
Lottery Pool? Take These Precautions Before Diving In

1 month ago | auburnpub.com | Taryn Phaneuf

With two gargantuan lottery jackpots in the mix this week, you might be looking to improve your odds of winning by joining a lottery pool. In a lottery pool, a group of people (often coworkers) team up to buy lottery tickets and agree to split the payout if they win. The Mega Millions jackpot is estimated at $1.1 billion ahead of the next drawing on March 26; the Powerball jackpot is an estimated $865 million, with a drawing on March 27.
Lottery Pool? Take These Precautions Before Diving In

1 month ago | buffalonews.com | Taryn Phaneuf

With two gargantuan lottery jackpots in the mix this week, you might be looking to improve your odds of winning by joining a lottery pool. In a lottery pool, a group of people (often coworkers) team up to buy lottery tickets and agree to split the payout if they win. The Mega Millions jackpot is estimated at $1.1 billion ahead of the next drawing on March 26; the Powerball jackpot is an estimated $865 million, with a drawing on March 27.