Trina Paul is a Breaking News Writer at Investopedia. She specializes in personal finance, covering topics such as credit scores, banking products, inflation, and fintech, while making complex financial concepts accessible to everyday readers. Trina's work has been featured in CNBC, The Juggernaut, Fortune, Investopedia, and Knowledia.
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Trina Paul's coverage primarily centers around personal finance, with an emphasis on credit cards and banking. She frequently cites data and provides promotional deals, indicating that she is likely to be interested in pitches that offer new financial products or promotions supported by relevant data.
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When pitching ideas for articles or collaborations with Trina Paul, consider providing actionable advice backed up by data-driven insights within the realms of credit cards, banking, personal finance strategies as well as savings accounts and investments.
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By: Trina Paul
People hoped to save $8,506, on average, in 2024 but missed that mark by more than $1,000 even though they saved more than they did the year before. Yet many are confident about meeting their financial goals this year.
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By: Trina Paul
The Labor Department has launched a 'Retirement Savings Lost and Found Database' to help people find their old 401(k)s, but some say the database could have limited usefulness for savers.
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By: Trina Paul
Young Americans ar still feeling the effects of higher prices—and it's stressing them out, according to new data, with many turning to budgets and side jobs to ease their concerns.
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By: Trina Paul
Investor interest in cryptocurrencies surged dramatically last year as bitcoin hit multiple all-time highs, but financial advisors are still urging caution, no matter how tempting an investment might seem.
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By: Mario Tama
Key Takeaways According to a recent SEC alert, fraudsters may exploit natural disasters like wildfires, to urge people to invest in sketchy investments. Investment scams can include 'pump-and-dump'schemes or involve investments that falsely claim your money will go toward helping victims. If you're solicited for one of these investments, do your due diligence by researching a person's credentials using the official SEC website.
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By: Trina Paul
If you’ve been affected by a major disaster, such as the wildfires in California, you may be eligible to tap your retirement funds early and without a penalty. Here's how.
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By: Trina Paul
Employers are increasingly adopting provisions from SECURE 2.0, a federal retirement law passed in 2022, that may make it easier for their employees to save for retirement.
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