Kristine Crane

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Kristine Crane

Kristine Crane is a journalist with a background in both financial and health reporting. She has written for the Wall Street Journal and U.S. News & World Report. A graduate of the Columbia School of Journalism, she got her start in reporting in Rome, Italy, and later completed an MFA in creative nonfiction writing at Pacific University in Oregon.

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Olive Tree Genealogy — How One Woman’s Passion Has Given Family Historians Free Resources for Researching Their Family Trees

Olive Tree Genealogy — Free Resources for Family Historians

While there’s been a boon of genealogy websites with people increasingly digging into their ancestral roots, one site, Olive Tree... read more »

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By: Kristine Crane • 4/13/18

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Adoption as an Affordable Option: Dumb Friends League Matches Denver Residents with Furry Friends and Helps People Avoid Pet Surrender

Dumb Friends League Helps Denver Residents Avoid Pet Surrender

Many people already know animal shelters are a great resource for rescuing pets that need homes and are also a more affordable... read more »

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By: Kristine Crane • 3/27/18

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Empowered Educators: NCEE’s Study of International School Systems Provides Insights to Guide US Thought Leaders to Improve Education

An NCEE Study Provides Insights to Improve the US School System

The US has some of the world’s finest institutions of higher learning, attracting students from all over the world. It also has... read more »

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By: Kristine Crane • 3/19/18

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The Institute for Policy Studies’ Next Leaders Program Gives Young Activists the Skills, Training, and Confidence to Make a Difference

The IPS Next Leaders Program Instills Confidence in Young Activists

The world needs new leaders, and perhaps the best strategy is to create them from the ground up. The Institute for Policy Studies... read more »

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By: Kristine Crane • 1/29/18

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Amigo’s Award-Winning Guarantor Loans Help UK Residents Get the Financing They Need

Amigo: Award-Winning Guarantor Loans Available to UK Residents

For people without much of a credit history, or a history with negative marks, obtaining needed loans can be challenging, if not... read more »

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By: Kristine Crane • 1/10/18

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Prioritizing Sleep Pays Off: Stay Alert at Work by Improving Your Sleep Habits, from Getting the Right Amount of Sleep to the Quality of Your Mattress

Why a Good Night’s Sleep is Crucial for Your Career

Despite the crucial role it plays in health and mental benefits, quality sleep is not as highly prioritized as nutrition and... read more »

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By: Kristine Crane • 1/10/18

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Gateway Credit Union is Doing Its Part to Reverse a Trend of High Consumer Debt in Australia by Promoting Financial Literacy Education Among Youth

Gateway CU Aims to Reverse Debt Issues Through Youth Resources

Australia has one of the highest levels of consumer debt, in part fed by some of the world’s highest housing prices. Contributing... read more »

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By: Kristine Crane • 1/8/18

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Thinking Capital Helps Canadian Small Businesses Get and Stay off the Ground with Financing That Goes Beyond Credit Scores

Thinking Capital Helps Canadian Small Businesses Get off the Ground

Many Canadian entrepreneurs have already discovered the advantages of small business lending. A leader in the space for more than... read more »

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By: Kristine Crane • 1/3/18

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GreenPath Helps More Than 200,000 Americans Get Out of Debt and Achieve Financial Wellness Each Year

GreenPath Helps Americans Clear Debt and Achieve Financial Wellness

When you’re facing a serious illness, you don’t try to heal yourself — you seek professional help. For those dealing with high... read more »

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By: Kristine Crane • 12/20/17

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Even a 1% Interest Rate Change Makes a Difference: LowestRates.ca Gives Canadians the Tools and Education to Compare Prices on Financial Products

LowestRates.ca Gives Canadians the Tools to Save on Financial Products

Some people may not realize that going online to compare personal finance products, like mortgages and auto insurance policies, is... read more »

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By: Kristine Crane • 12/11/17

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Three Expert Tips to Ease the Financial Burden of Insurance on Families with Young Drivers

Expert Tips for Families to Save on Insurance for Young Drivers

Getting a driver’s license as a teenager is a rite of passage for Americans. However, as with any newly learned skill, those early... read more »

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By: Kristine Crane • 12/8/17

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Young Readers Become Future Leaders: StoryPlace Gives Charlotte-Area Children a Head Start on Crucial Life Skills

StoryPlace Helps Charlotte-Area Children Develop Key Life Skills

Studies have shown that children who learn to read at a young age tend to get the types of head starts that lead to more lucrative... read more »

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By: Kristine Crane • 12/6/17

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Washington University in St. Louis Researchers Explore a Rising Trend of Employer-Based Employee Financial Wellness Programs

WUSTL Research Examines Financial Wellness Programs for Workers

Employee financial wellness programs have grown in popularity since the Great Recession, when many Americans suffered financial... read more »

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By: Kristine Crane • 11/28/17

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Restructuring Nearly $1 Million in Debt Each Day — 4 Pillars Helps Canadians Tackle Debt and Plan for Future Financial Goals

4 Pillars Helps Canadians Tackle Debt and Plan for the Future

As in the US, debt is a significant issue for our neighbors north of the border, thanks partly to high housing prices and easy... read more »

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By: Kristine Crane • 11/8/17

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TechTerms™ and Slangit™ Provide Free Online Dictionaries to Translate Financial Terminology into a Language Consumers Can Comprehend

TechTerms™ and Slangit™ Translate Financial Jargon for Free

Acronyms abound in the contemporary world, from text messaging staples, like BRB and OMG, to more technology-driven shorthand,... read more »

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By: Kristine Crane • 10/3/17

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Giving Back to Communities Through Neighborhood Revitalization: Gate City Bank Earns Our Editor’s Choice™ Award for Best Home Improvement Programs

Recognizing Gate City Bank for Its Home Improvement Programs

Gate City Bank has built its reputation on the generosity it extends to the communities it serves, such as its home improvement... read more »

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By: Kristine Crane • 9/15/17

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Retiring with Debt: National Bureau of Economic Research Paper Illuminates a Recent Phenomenon in the Aftermath of the Great Recession

NBER Research Shows Older Americans Are Increasingly in Debt

Retirement has traditionally been referred to as one’s Golden Years — a time when people can enjoy the fruits of their labor. But... read more »

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By: Kristine Crane • 9/14/17

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Take Charge America Puts People on Paths to Climb Out of Debt and Improve Their Financial Well Being

Take Charge America Helps People Climb Out of Debt

For more than 30 years, Take Charge America (TCA) has been helping consumers understand and manage debt to improve their financial... read more »

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By: Kristine Crane • 3/8/17