Cynthia Measom

Contributor

Cynthia Measom is a veteran writer with over 15 years of experience, covering what people need to know -- from banking decisions to saving for retirement. Her articles have been featured in MSN, Yahoo Finance, INSIDER, Houston Chronicle and CNN Underscored. Additionally, Measom has a wealth of real-world personal finance experience, including in the banking, mortgage and credit card industries, which gives her a practical edge when writing personal finance advice.

Education

B.A. in English, University of Texas at Austin

Expertise in

Banking
Credit Cards
Loans
Retirement
Saving & Spending

Where you can find them

Personal Website

"Financial freedom is freedom from fear." - Robert Kiyosaki

Here’s the Average Credit Card Debt for Every Generation

Consumers credit card balances are rising, which may be due in part to higher bills, according to a study by Experian.Turning to your credit cards to cover expenses isn't necessarily a bad thing...

by Cynthia Measom

Dave Ramsey’s Debt Snowball Method Has One Key Exception

If you're not familiar, Dave Ramsey's "7 Baby Steps" program is designed to help you take control of your money. Step 2, in particular, is designed to help you pay off all of your debt. Ramsey says...

by Cynthia Measom

Over Half of Women Cite a Lack of Money as Their Biggest Financial Barrier: 3 Ways To Start Earning More

In GOBankingRates' recent Women & Money survey, over half of women -- 53% -- said that a lack of money is the biggest barrier to achieving their primary financial goal, which includes things like...

by Cynthia Measom

High Inflation May Be Here To Stay: 5 Money Moves To Keep Financially Ahead

Inflation is still high and not likely to come down anytime soon, as reported by USA Today. But instead of risking falling behind, what if you could turn this economic challenge into an opportunity to...

by Cynthia Measom

8 Hacks for Dining Out: Are They Clever or Just Cheap?

Going out to dinner is more expensive. The consumer price index for full-service meals has risen 3.2% over the last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Due to rising costs, some people...

by Cynthia Measom

Aldi and 3 More Grocery Stores Frugal People Love For Healthy, Affordable Food

If you're a frugal shopper on the lookout for the best deals on healthy, affordable groceries, you know that not all stores are created equal. So, when you're restocking your pantry and refrigerator,...

by Cynthia Measom

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