Andrea Woroch

About the Author

Andrea Woroch

Andrea Woroch is a nationally recognized consumer finance expert, writer, and TV personality who is passionate about helping families find simple ways to spend less and save more without making major sacrifices. Her practical budgeting and savings advice has helped millions of Americans initiate real financial change so they can stress less and spend more time doing the things they love. As a go-to media expert, Andrea has appeared on popular TV shows such as Today, Good Morning America, FOX & Friends, Dr. OZ, CNN, and MSNBC. Her work has been featured in the The New York Times, USA Today, Forbes, Reader’s Digest, Cosmopolitan, Money, Time, Woman’s Day, Yahoo, among other outlets. Andrea hosts a monthly money segment on KTLA Morning News in Los Angeles.

Latest Posts

35 posts written/edited to date

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7 Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget

7 Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget

March is National Nutrition Month and a good time to think about how you can add more healthy foods to your diet. But unfortunately, grocery... read more »

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By: Andrea Woroch • 3/1/24

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5 Tips To Quickly Pay Down Holiday Debt

5 Tips To Quickly Pay Down Holiday Debt

Budgeting for the holidays seems simple, but it can be a rather complicated process when you consider the endless seasonal expenses that creep up... read more »

Andrea Woroch

By: Andrea Woroch • 12/15/23

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National 401(k) Day: 7 Tips to Maximize Your Retirement Savings

7 Tips to Boost Your 401(k) Savings

Move over pizza and doughnuts — it’s time to celebrate a day dedicated to something more important than junk food. National 401(k) Day was... read more »

Andrea Woroch

By: Andrea Woroch • 9/8/23

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97,812 views

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7 Efficient Ways to Save Money on Your Electric Bill

7 Ways to Save Money on Your Electric Bill

As summer temps start heating up, consumers don’t just need to brace for hotter weather — they need to watch out for higher energy costs, too. In... read more »

Andrea Woroch

By: Andrea Woroch • 6/29/23

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5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

Thanks to rising interest rates and persistent inflation, Americans are struggling to make ends meet as they pile on debt. In fact, a recent... read more »

Andrea Woroch

By: Andrea Woroch • 3/28/23

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How Much Money Should I Have Saved?

How Much Money Should I Have Saved?

Saving money is a goal many Americans know they need to work toward, but knowing just how much to put away leaves many people feeling puzzled and... read more »

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By: Andrea Woroch • 2/9/23

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18 Cost-Cutting Tips to Save Money on Groceries

18 Tips to Save Money on Groceries

Feeding your family shouldn’t be stressful, but thanks to inflation, rising food prices are putting a serious strain on consumer budgets across... read more »

Andrea Woroch

By: Andrea Woroch • 11/1/22

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What Are Credit Card APRs? 6 Interest Rates Explained

A Quick Guide to Credit Card APRs

Learning how to use a credit card wisely is key to managing your finances properly and staying out of debt. One of the most important credit card... read more »

Andrea Woroch

By: Andrea Woroch • 9/20/22

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9 Ways to Save on Your Summer Road Trip

9 Ways to Save on Your Summer Road Trip

Some people believe summer is synonymous with vacation, even as gas prices and other travel costs continue to soar. One recent survey found that... read more »

Andrea Woroch

By: Andrea Woroch • 6/29/22

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15 Ways to Save Money For a Home Purchase

15 Ways to Save Money For a Home

Buying a home is a dream many Americans have had to put on hold thanks to surging real estate prices, limited inventory, and record-high... read more »

Andrea Woroch

By: Andrea Woroch • 5/18/22

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What Builds Your Credit History? (Feb. 2024)

Which Types of Accounts Build Credit?

Your credit score is an important number that affects your life in more ways than you may realize. Lenders and even some service providers,... read more »

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By: Andrea Woroch • 3/17/22

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10 Common Subprime Credit Card Fees

Common Fees Subprime Credit Cards Charge

Nearly 31% of Americans have subprime credit and are struggling to increase their credit scores, according to the 2020 Consumer Credit Review... read more »

Andrea Woroch

By: Andrea Woroch • 12/8/21

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5 Simple Ways to Save $600 by Black Friday

5 Simple Ways to Save $600 by Black Friday

As the summer winds down, you may be looking at your bank accounts and wondering where all your money went — and you’re not alone. U.S. consumers... read more »

Andrea Woroch

By: Andrea Woroch • 9/27/21

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9 Back-to-School Savings Hacks For 2024

9 Back-to-School Savings Hacks

School is almost in session and with the excitement of sending kids back to the classroom in person comes record spending on supplies and... read more »

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By: Andrea Woroch • 8/3/21

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9 Savings Hacks For Wedding Guests in 2024

9 Savings Hacks For Wedding Guests

Wedding season is in full swing and busier than ever, thanks to last years’ postponements. Nearly half of engaged couples who were set to walk... read more »

Andrea Woroch

By: Andrea Woroch • 7/20/21

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5 Financial Moves For Recent College Grads

5 Financial Moves For Recent College Grads

Earning a college degree is essential to success for many reasons, but perhaps the two most important reasons are long-term financial gain and... read more »

Andrea Woroch

By: Andrea Woroch • 5/27/21

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100,000+ views

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Revenge Travel: 21 Ways to Save on Summer Vacations

21 Ways to Save on Summer Vacations

It has been over a year since consumers have ventured far from home thanks to both stay-at-home orders and safety concerns over the COVID-19... read more »

Andrea Woroch

By: Andrea Woroch • 4/20/21

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100,000+ views

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6 Ways to Save Money While Paying Down Debt

6 Ways to Save Money While Paying Down Debt

When you’re knee-deep in debt, saving money may fall to the bottom of your financial priority list. You may be laser-focused on putting every... read more »

Andrea Woroch

By: Andrea Woroch • 3/8/21

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21 Ways To Save Money Around Your Home

21 Ways To Save Money Around Your Home

Consumer attitudes about money have shifted following the coronavirus outbreak, according to a recent survey from Debt.com and HerMoney. The poll... read more »

Andrea Woroch

By: Andrea Woroch • 1/21/21

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9 Ways To Avoid Overspending On Last-Minute Holiday Gifts

9 Ways To Avoid Overspending On Holiday Gifts

Giving gifts over the holidays fills most of us with joy as we watch our loved ones open presents. Even when we know what our personal finances... read more »

Andrea Woroch

By: Andrea Woroch • 12/10/20