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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.