Austin, Texas: A Worker and Business Friendly City
In a Nutshell: Austin, Texas, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. The city’s economic boom... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 1/31/23
With more than 15 years of journalism expertise, Jon stays apprised of finance trends, influential companies, and financial literacy resources for subprime consumers. He is most knowledgeable in the areas of budgeting, loans, and responsible credit use, and his articles have appeared in publications produced by The New York Times.
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In a Nutshell: Austin, Texas, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. The city’s economic boom... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 1/31/23
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In a Nutshell: Moneydance, which launched in the 1990s, is one of the market’s most established personal finance... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 1/10/23
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In a Nutshell: When mobile devices began to overtake landlines for making calls in the early 2000s, users... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 12/15/22
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In a Nutshell: One of the constants of the predigital financial marketplace was the lack of support for the capital... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 11/29/22
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In a Nutshell: Population thins out dramatically in the open spaces between America’s urban areas. And just as... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 11/17/22
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In a Nutshell: Financial firms compete for relevancy and market share in a dynamic global marketplace. Acuity... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 11/8/22
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In a Nutshell: Scams have been around since the internet’s inception. Though the details have changed with the... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 10/31/22
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In a Nutshell: DebtHelper.com is a nonprofit organization that helps clients improve their credit and qualify for... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 10/31/22
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In a Nutshell: Conventional financial literacy training assumes that if people can learn how money works, they can... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 10/26/22
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In a Nutshell: It’s no secret that popular ridesharing apps have reduced the demand for traditional taxi services.... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 10/25/22
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In a Nutshell: The World Council of Credit Unions is one of the most effective advocates for credit unions around... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 10/20/22
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In a Nutshell: As eCommerce claims a more significant share of consumer spending, Upside aims to give customers... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 10/19/22
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In a Nutshell: Sometimes, filing for bankruptcy can be the best course of action for people overwhelmed with debt... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 10/18/22
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In a Nutshell: Public schools often fall short in preparing students for the future and its economic and societal... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 10/31/22
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In a Nutshell: Scott Sheldon founded Sonoma County Mortgages more than a decade ago to help would-be homebuyers... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 10/18/22
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In a Nutshell: The internet is an essential source for consumers for information and reviews about local... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 10/17/22
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In a Nutshell: Sammamish Mortgage is an online lender that helps clients select and apply for the right mortgages.... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 10/14/22
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In a Nutshell: Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union serves mostly low-income and immigrant communities. The... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 10/10/22
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In a Nutshell: Opportunities for romance and relationship-building abound online. But people searching for... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 9/27/22
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In a Nutshell: Transportation options, including rideshares and taxis, abound in many cities. But when users want... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 9/26/22