Teo Spengler

Lawyer, writer and world traveler, Teo Spengler splits her home time between San Francisco and France. She has specialized in travel, legal and business writing for the past 15 years. Her work has appeared in numerous online publications including USA Today, Legal Zoom, eHow Business, Livestrong, SF Gate, Arizona Central, Fairmont Hotel Blog, Fairmont Moments, Houston Chronicle, Jet Blue.com, Navy Federal Credit Union, Pearson, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Quicken.com, TurboTax.com, and numerous attorney websites. She holds a J.D. from U.C. Berkeley, an M.A. in English and an M.F.A. in fiction.

Teo's Articles

How Much Do Prisons Cost Taxpayers?

Taxpayers help pay for inmate housing and medical care.
7 Tips and Tricks to Cut Your Phone and Cable Bill in Half

Find out how to save money by lowering these two major bills.
40 Social Security Tips for 2019

Learn how to maximize your Social Security benefits in 2019.
Unsettling Truths About Social Security in 2019

Find out what the future holds for Social Security.
The True Costs of Retiring on Social Security

Social Security retirement benefits are likely to undergo change in coming years.
You Won’t Believe What Hackers Can Do With Your SSN

A stolen Social Security number can affect your credit, finances and even your health.
10 Biggest Threats to Your Paycheck and How to Protect Yourself

There are concrete ways to protect your income stream.
9 Tips for Keeping Your Medical Bills Low

There are simple things to do to keep healthcare costs down.
10 Sneaky Ways Employers Steal From Your Paycheck

From unpaid overtime to stolen tips, here are the many bad deeds that constitute wage theft.
How to Make Money Off a Class-Action Lawsuit

Think you can benefit from a class-action settlement? Here's what you need to know first.