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Jon McDonald

Managing Editor
Jon McDonald

About The Author

Jon leverages 15-plus years of journalism expertise to inform financial consumers about emerging trends and companies making an impact in the industry. He is most knowledgeable in the areas of budgeting, credit card rewards, and responsible credit use. Jon has a passion for writing and editing, and his articles have appeared in publications produced by The New York Times.

Latest Posts

160 posts written/edited to date
America’s Banking Habits: Survey Finds 84% Concerned About Banking Cybersecurity

Survey Finds 84% Concerned About Banking Cybersecurity

By: Jon McDonald 3/6/2025

From online-only banks to traditional brick-and-mortar locations, banking in America continues to evolve... Read More »

Vanity Values: Survey Reveals the Top Social Status Symbols in Each State

Survey: The Top Status Symbols in Each State

By: Jon McDonald 2/3/2025

Think about an expensive Hermès handbag. It’s something that screams wealth and status, but in reality... Read More »

Over 1 in 3 Parents Say They’re Skipping Holiday Traditions to Save on Costs

Over 1 in 3 Parents Skipping Costly Holiday Traditions

By: Jon McDonald 12/11/2024

Just when you’ve recovered from the annual overindulgence that is Thanksgiving, it’s time to hit the... Read More »

Survey: 83% of Consumers Select Credit Cards Based on Perks, But Few Cardholders Use Them

83% of Consumers Want Credit Card Perks, But Few Use Them

By: Jon McDonald 12/9/2024

Credit cards have long been regarded as useful tools for consumers. They allow access to an instant line... Read More »

Survey Reveals Cities Across America Where Residents Say the High Cost of Living Is Most Worth It

Survey: Where the High Cost of Living Is Most Worth It

By: Jon McDonald 12/2/2024

Manhattan, Miami, and Malibu are often cited among the most expensive — and most desirable — places to... Read More »

2024 Holiday Shopping: Nearly 1 in 4 Americans Expect to Go Into Credit Card Debt

Nearly 1 in 4 Shoppers Expect Holiday Credit Card Debt

By: Jon McDonald 11/13/2024

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Or at the very least, it’s the busiest, especially when it... Read More »

Survey: 3 in 4 Consumers Keep Unwanted Items Due to Complicated Return Policies

Survey: 3 in 4 Consumers Keep Items Due to Complicated Returns

By: Jon McDonald 10/29/2024

Shopping online is incredibly convenient, but what happens when purchases don’t meet expectations? For... Read More »

Price Perception: Survey Reveals Americans’ Wallets Feel Inflation is Double the Reality

Survey Reveals Americans’ Wallets Feel Inflation is Double the Reality

By: Jon McDonald 10/24/2024

The annual inflation rate currently sits at 2.5%. That’s actually the lowest it’s been in over three... Read More »

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