29 Critical U.S. Income Inequality Statistics
The difference between the money Americans earn and the wealth they accumulate varies wildly. Why? A huge number of reasons, including several... read more »
Erica Sandberg is a consumer finance expert and journalist whose articles and insights are featured in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Reuters, MarketWatch, Forbes, and MSN Money. An experienced media host, she's led many financial programs, including her podcast, "Adventures With Money." She's appeared on Fox, CNN, "EconTalk" and "The Dr. Drew Podcast," and has been the resident money and credit authority for KRON-4 News in San Francisco for more than 10 years. She's the author of "Expecting Money: The Essential Financial Plan for New and Growing Families" and recipient of the 2024 Financial Literacy and Education in Communities (FLEC) Award for National Excellence.
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The difference between the money Americans earn and the wealth they accumulate varies wildly. Why? A huge number of reasons, including several... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 9/28/26
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Your consumer credit score is not you. Let’s get that out of the way immediately. It has nothing to do with your character or worth. It is... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 9/18/26
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Adults between the ages of 18 and 29 are not just trying to make ends meet but are eager to establish a stable life. The economy, though, is... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 6/26/26
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When it comes to credit, I think I’ve heard all the rumors and partial truths by now. This myth is among them: “The only way to have a high... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 6/4/26
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Recent changes in the credit reporting and scoring systems, as well as loopholes in the reporting process, are negatively impacting subprime... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 6/1/26
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If you were on a Washington, D.C., to San Francisco flight sometime in 2009, you would have noticed a woman trying to get everyone in her row to... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 5/11/26
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Gig work can be transformative for Americans wanting to boost their income, become their own boss, or manage bills when they’re between regular... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 4/13/26
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Have you ever thought: “I want a credit card, but every time I apply, I get turned down, and now my credit score is lower!” This is such a... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 3/27/26