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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Gas Prices Drop Steadily Ahead of Peak Holiday Driving — Here’s Why

If Santa Claus didn't have to hop across oceans to deliver his toys, he might find it cheaper to park his sleigh this Christmas and drive a car instead. Gas prices continue to move lower ahead of the...

by Vance Cariaga

Deferred Social Security Tax Payment Due by End of Year, IRS Warns

If you deferred paying part of your 2020 Social Security tax liability due to COVID-19 relief efforts, you don't have much time left to pay the rest. The IRS this week issued a reminder that employers...

by Vance Cariaga

Looking for a Lucrative Side Hustle? These 10 Cities Can Kick Your Income Up a Notch

The rise of the side hustle has been years in the making, but it moved into a much higher gear during the COVID-19 pandemic due to a combination of high job losses and increased remote work. Many...

by Vance Cariaga

Child Tax Credit Could Be Revived As Biden Considers Accepting Work Requirements

The expanded Child Tax Credit that helped lift millions of children out of poverty before expiring last year could return permanently -- if President Joe Biden can convince enough Democrats to attach...

by Vance Cariaga

Free Retirement Money: Robinhood Offers 1% Match on New IRA Contributions

One of the most important financial strategies you'll ever undertake is saving for retirement, but too few people are saving enough to retire comfortably. Retail brokerage and stock-trading app...

by Vance Cariaga

Consumer Price Index: Has Inflation Made It Cheaper to Dine Out Than Buy Groceries?

Normally, it's cheaper to make your meals at home than to dine out. But with inflation running at its highest rate in more than 40 years - and food prices particularly susceptible to price spikes --...

by Vance Cariaga

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