Constance Brinkley-Badgett

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Constance is a former editor at Credit.com. Prior to joining us, she worked as a senior digital producer for CNBC, and digital producer for NBC Nightly News. Her work has been featured on news sites including MSN, USA Today, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, MSNBC, Fox Business News and The Huffington Post.

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Claiming an Elderly Parent as a Dependent and Other Caregiver Tax Benefits
Millions of Americans provide part or full-time care for loved on... read more

February 28, 2022

Taxes

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Credit Card Tips for the Holidays
According to one survey, Americans carried over $1,380 in holiday... read more

November 18, 2021

Credit Cards

I Can’t Pay My Rent This Month, What Are My Options?
Update: Due to growing financial difficulties brought on by COVID... read more

May 14, 2020

Personal Finance

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Help! My Credit Card Company Closed My Account
Has your credit card been declined when you tried to pay someth... read more

October 29, 2019

Credit Cards

Get the most out of your airline travel with these affordable luxury travel perks
6 Luxury Travel Perks You Can Actually Afford
There’s no denying the convenience of modern-day travel. But un... read more

April 22, 2019

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If you love to eat, you'll want to check out our top picks for some of the best foods the world has to offer.
50 Things You Must Eat Before You Die
There’s no truer adage than “everybody eats,” and most of w... read more

July 12, 2017

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