profile

Mallika Mitra

Mallika Mitra is a seasoned business and financial journalist. Her work has appeared in Barron's, Kiplinger, CNBC, Bloomberg, Bankrate, USA Today and more. She was also the investing editor at Money.

All Stories
what-is-wage-garnishment-and-what-should-you-do-if-youre-facing-it

What is wage garnishment, and what should you do if you're facing it?

Now that student loan collections now that collections have been back for several months, some defaulted borrowers need to worry about potential wage garnishment. Here’s what you need to know about wage garnishment, plus a few options on what to do if you’re short on cash as a result. 

profile Mallika Mitra  |  July 16, 2025
is-financial-health-more-important-than-looks-gen-z-and-millennials-say-so-study-finds

Is financial health more important than looks? Gen-Z and Millennials say so, study finds

Money can’t buy happiness, but strong finances may be able to get you a few more dates, according to That’s according to a recent survey, which found that good savings habits, low debt and good credit scores are more important to many Americans than looks when searching for a romantic partner.

profile Mallika Mitra  |  July 8, 2025
how-not-to-overspend-on-your-summer-vacation

How not to overspend on your summer vacation

Summer is here, which means it’s time for lounging on the beach, exploring national parks, hopping on international flights and more. But when the warm weather hits and you’re in vacation mode, it’s easy to overspend. Here's what you can do to prevent it.

profile Mallika Mitra  |  July 3, 2025
whats-the-difference-between-earned-wage-access-and-a-loan-how-to-know-which-is-right-for-you

What's the difference between earned wage access and a loan? How to know which is right for you

When you’re hit with a surprise cost like a car repair or medical bill, waiting for payday can be challenging. But sometimes, you don't have to, with either earned wage access or a loan.

profile Mallika Mitra  |  June 16, 2025
what-to-do-if-your-credit-score-is-harmed-from-the-restart-of-federal-student-loan-collections

What to do if your credit score is harmed from the restart of federal student loan collections

If you see your credit score take a tumble, you’ll likely be wondering what to do next. Here’s everything you need to know about why scores are dropping and what steps you can take to start bumping your score back up. 

profile Mallika Mitra  |  June 5, 2025

You're almost in

Enter your phone number below and we'll send you a link to download the app to set up your account.

Download the app

Welcome to the future of banking! You're almost done, just download the Current app for your device and complete your account set up.