Vance Cariaga

Contributor

Vance previously worked as a reporter/editor with Investor's Business Daily, the Charlotte Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer and other publications. His debut novel, "Voodoo Hideaway," was published in 2021.

Education

B.A. in English, Appalachian State University

Accolades

Finalist, Green Eyeshade Awards for Business Journalism
2nd place, Writer's Digest 2019 Short Short Story Competition

Expertise in

Banking
Retirement
Investing

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Graham Stephan Says Home Sellers Are Panicking About Dropping Home Values — but Should They Be?

The current market isn't exactly perfect for buyers, but it's weakening for sellers -- and some sellers are beginning to panic, according to Graham Stephan.

by Vance Cariaga

Elon Musk’s Wealth vs. Trump’s: How Quickly They Grew Their Billions

There's an old saying that the easiest way to make a billion dollars is to start off with a million dollars. It doesn't apply to every billionaire, but it partly explains why both Elon Musk and...

by Vance Cariaga

Fidelity Says Retirement Contributions Have Hit an All-Time High: Are You Contributing Enough?

Fidelity reports record-high retirement contributions—find out if you're saving enough and how your retirement strategy stacks up against the trend.

by Vance Cariaga

How To Avoid Paying Taxes When Selling Your Home

One of the best financial investments you can make is the house you live in or rent out. Given soaring home values over the last decade, it's not uncommon for homeowners in 2025 to see hundreds of...

by Vance Cariaga

Analyst Says Dollar General Is Winning Tariff War — Should You Invest?

Many retail stocks have been battered this year because of worries over how President Donald Trump's tariff plans will impact the sector. But there have been some exceptions -- including Dollar...

by Vance Cariaga

More Than One-Third of Americans Have Canceled or Delayed Big Purchases in 2025: Here’s Why and What It Could Mean for the Economy

Over one-third of Americans delayed major purchases in 2025—explore the reasons behind the trend and what it could signal for the U.S. economy.

by Vance Cariaga

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