Mindy Charski
Business journalist | B2C and B2B content writer | ghostwriter
Personal Finance
A complete guide to Social Security benefits
Thrivent, March 2025
Social Security provides income support to millions of Americans. Understanding how it works can help you maximize your benefits when you retire—and help support your family if you become disabled or pass away.
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A high-tech path to closing the racial wealth gap
Independent Banker, February 2025
OneUnited Bank's AI-powered financial wellness tool is designed to help the bank's customers make better financial decisions, reduce financial stress, and build generational wealth.
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Credit demystified
Valley Bank, October 2024
Financial stress is real, and an unhealthy credit score—one that designates you as a credit risk—can add to your stress. Fortunately, there are a number of steps you can take to improve your credit score if it’s not where you want it to be.
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Credit card life stages: What kind of credit card is best for you?
Old National, May 2024
Whether you're looking for your first card, focused on building your credit or aiming for sweet premium perks, it’s helpful to understand which kind of credit card is a good match for your current financial stage.
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Tips for Buying a New Car in Today's Market
Next Avenue, June 2022
Buying a new vehicle today takes resourcefulness, patience and flexibility. Healthy doses of luck and digital savvy go a long way, too. This story shares some things buyers should know to preapre for the topsy-turvy road ahead.