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Erica Sandberg

Finance Expert
Erica Sandberg

About The Author

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 also 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.

Latest Posts

Worked On 86 Articles To Date
An Honest Review of the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card: A Travel Card that Gives Without Taking

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card Review

By: Erica Sandberg 7/13/2026

At the grocery store, you’ll often find me staring at the broad selection of my favorite ingredient —... Read More »

Capital One VentureOne Rewards for Good Credit Review: Travel Perks Without a Premium Price

Capital One VentureOne Rewards for Good Credit Review

By: Erica Sandberg 7/9/2026

Okay, I admit it. As much as I adore moving around the planet, I’m also kind of cheap. If I can get a... Read More »

An Expert Review of the Capital One Spark Cash Select Credit Card: A Powerful Tool for Entrepreneurs

Capital One Spark Cash Select Credit Card Review

By: Erica Sandberg 7/8/2026

It’s the end of the day, and I’m frazzled. I’ve rushed to and from meetings, picked up the tab for a... Read More »

Capital One Savor Cash Rewards for Good Credit Review: Should You Apply?

Capital One Savor Cash Rewards for Good Credit Review

By: Erica Sandberg 7/7/2026

I recently had lunch at a nothing-fancy San Francisco restaurant. My final cost for a French dip with... Read More »

5 Reasons Why Your Credit Card Interest Rate Changes from Month to Month

5 Reasons Why Your Credit Card Interest Rate Changes Monthly

By: Erica Sandberg 7/1/2026

If you’re like me, you want certain things to be predictable, from flight departure times to the weather... Read More »

My Take On the Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card: A Great Choice for Foodies & Entertainment Lovers

Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card Review

By: Erica Sandberg 6/25/2026

It seems like so many things I enjoy, from meeting friends for drinks and dinner to traveling to near and... Read More »

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards for Good Credit Review: A Just-Right Card If You’re in the Credit Middle

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards for Good Credit Review

By: Erica Sandberg 6/24/2026

Having covered the wild world of credit products for many (many) years, one thing has always troubled me... Read More »

Opinion: AI Is Making Credit Card Fraud More Difficult to Detect and Stop

Opinion: AI Is Making Card Fraud More Difficult to Stop

By: Erica Sandberg 5/26/2026

Artificial intelligence has moved out of the pilot phase in the finance space and is now deep into... Read More »

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