Lisa Ferber profile

Lisa Ferber

Editor

Lisa Ferber is a former NextAdvisor editor and personal finance journalist who has written for CNBC, Crain’s New York Business, Barron’s, and Dow Jones. She has covered topics including debt payoff, money-saving tips, financial psychology, career moves, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and art collecting.

credit card piggy backing

Credit Card Piggybacking Can Help You Build Your Credit, But You Need to Be Careful

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How Crypto Investors Can Avoid the Scam That Captured $2.8 Billion in 2021

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Should You Pay Off Debt or Save for Emergencies First? Experts Say You Can Do Both