Jon McDonald

Managing Editor
Jon McDonald

About the Author

With more than 15 years of journalism expertise, Jon McDonald stays up to date on emerging finance trends and news about the companies impacting the industry. He is most knowledgeable in the areas of budgeting, loans, and responsible credit use and is committed to bringing that experience to readers around the world. He has a passion for both writing and editing, and his articles have appeared in publications produced by The New York Times.

Latest Posts

Worked On 373 Articles To Date

Study

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29 Critical U.S. Income Inequality Statistics for 2026

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 »

By: Erica Sandberg • 9/28/26

Guide

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9 min read

How to Compare Subprime Credit Card Fees Line-by-Line

How to Compare Subprime Card Fees Line-by-Line

If you’re struggling to get approved for a credit card because of bad credit, you may be willing to settle for any card you can get. But some... read more »

By: Gerri Detweiler • 9/24/26

Study

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25 Notable Subprime Credit Cardholder Statistics for 2026

25 Notable Subprime Credit Cardholder Statistics

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

Study

4,654 views

9 min read

15 Essential U.S. Inflation Rate Statistics for 2026

15 Essential U.S. Inflation Rate Statistics

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation wasn’t something that most people worried about when shopping at the grocery store or filling up their... read more »

By: Zina Kumok • 9/17/26

Guide

14,671 views

5 min read

How to Identify & Fix Credit Report Errors (4 Steps for DIY Credit Repair)

How to Identify & Fix Credit Report Errors (4 Steps)

Every day, millions of pieces of financial information go back and forth between the systems that connect lenders and credit bureaus. That... read more »

By: Gerri Detweiler • 9/2/26

Guide

25,500 views

5 min read

4 Reasons Collection Accounts Can Appear Without Notice (And What You Can Do)

4 Reasons Why Collection Accounts Can Appear Without Notice

Collection accounts can quickly tank your credit scores. If one appears on your credit reports unexpectedly, it can also create a moment of... read more »

By: Gerri Detweiler • 8/4/26

Guide

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5 min read

How to Track Credit Score Changes (Without Obsessing Over Them)

How to Track Credit Score Changes (Without Obsessing)

How often do you check your credit scores? If you look at them at least once a month, you’re more on top of them than most Americans.  That’s... read more »

By: Gerri Detweiler • 7/1/26

Guide

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7 min read

How to Organize Your Debts Before Starting DIY Credit Repair (5 Steps)

How to Organize Your Debts for DIY Credit Repair

Whenever I’ve talked with someone about credit repair over the years, inevitably, the biggest hurdle they face is getting started. Debt and bad... read more »

By: Gerri Detweiler • 6/19/26

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