John Puterbaugh

Senior Editorial Director

John Puterbaugh is a journalist with more than 10 years of experience leading editorial teams in personal finance, consumer advocacy, and local news. Before working for NextAdvisor, he was the senior editor for Reviews.com, and worked as an editor at the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, and other newspapers. Email: john@nextadvisor.com

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Bitcoin’s Price Is Rallying After Hitting a 3-Month Low This Week. Experts Say It Probably Won’t Last

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Bitcoin’s Price Dropped Below $19K This Week for the First Time Since June. Why It Could Get Even Worse This Month

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I’m a Millennial Who Started My Career During the Last Big Recession. Here’s What I’m Doing to Be Prepared Now

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A Million-Dollar Toddler, Debt Destroyers, and Side Hustle Masters: NextAdvisor’s Top Stories of the Year

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President Joe Biden arrives for the signing ceremony for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act at the White House on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021 in Washington, D.C. The $1.2 trillion package includes a couple key provisions that could impact cryptocurrency investors.

Two Things Crypto Investors Should Know About the Infrastructure Bill President Biden Signed

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The Biden Administration Wants New Legislation to Regulate Stablecoins. Here’s What That Means for Investors

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A volunteer helps prepare food for pickup at a mobile food pantry in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Aug. 30, 2021. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) got its largest permanent increase since 2006 in October, a move that means more money to spend on groceries for millions of Americans.

Food Stamp Benefits Got Their Biggest Permanent Boost Since 2006. Here’s How to Apply If You’re In Need

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Suze Orman Thinks Crypto Should Be Part of Your Investment Portfolio – With a Few Caveats

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Does Crypto Belong In Your Investment Portfolio? These 4 Questions Can Help You Decide

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Luis Mora stands in front of the offices of the New York State Department of Labor in New York City in May 2020. For unemployed Americans, getting benefits they are entitled to starts with their state unemployment office.

How to File for Unemployment In Every State

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