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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

Worked On 323 Articles To Date
50% of NFL Fans Took on Debt or Made Financial Sacrifices for Football

50% of NFL Fans Took on Debt or Made Financial Sacrifices for Football

By: Lucy Lazarony • 10/5/2026

For avid NFL fans, cheering on a favorite team means taking on several recurring expenses throughout the... Read More »

37 Fascinating Credit Card Rewards Usage Statistics for 2026

37 Fascinating Credit Card Rewards Usage Statistics

By: Erica Sandberg • 9/28/2026

Who doesn’t want to be rewarded for their work? And if work means spending with your credit card, surely... Read More »

Is It Safe to Throw Out Credit Card Statements?

Is It Safe to Throw Out Credit Card Statements?

By: Gerri Detweiler • 9/23/2026

There’s a common saying in downsizing circles that “no one wants your stuff.” When it comes to a... Read More »

20 Must-Know Credit Card Minimum Payment Statistics

20 Must-Know Credit Card Minimum Payment Statistics

By: Zina Kumok • 9/16/2026

When you have a credit card bill, you often see several figures, including the statement balance, the... Read More »

19 Revealing Credit Card Charge-Off Rate Statistics

19 Revealing Credit Card Charge-Off Rate Statistics

By: Zina Kumok • 9/14/2026

If you have trouble paying your credit card bills, your credit card issuer may eventually write off the... Read More »

How to Reopen a Closed Credit Card (3 Steps to Take After Closure)

How to Reopen a Closed Credit Card (3 Steps)

By: Gerri Detweiler • 9/2/2026

Your credit card issuer closed your account. Is it possible to reopen it? That question is more common... Read More »

My Deep Dive Into the Capital One Venture Business Credit Card: A Hard-Working Rewards Tool for Entrepreneurs

Capital One Venture Business Credit Card: An Expert Review

By: Erica Sandberg • 8/27/2026

As someone who’s been running her own business for over 20 years now, I can tell you this: Financial... Read More »

What Happens If You Don’t Use Your Credit Card? 3 Ways It Can Impact Your Finances

What Happens When You Don't Use Your Credit Card?

By: Gerri Detweiler • 8/4/2026

If you don’t use a credit card, you may lose it. It’s a lesson I learned firsthand recently when one of... Read More »

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