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Business Insidier: Capital One plans to acquire Discover

Interviewed about what it means for consumers.

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NPR Marketplace: Perception of mortgage rates just below 7%

I discussed expectations about the left-digital bias in mortgage rates dropping just below 7%.

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The Messenger: Income and credit scores

Discussing research that explains why a high-income individual may still have a low credit score.

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Wallstreet Journal: Why Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile Want to Access Your Bank Account

Interviewed on increased of API aggregators to collect bank account details.

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CNBC: The Costco customer is younger and richer than ever—here’s why

Interviewed about differences in income between Costco and Sam's Club shoppers.

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NPR Marketplace: Spending is up, but consumer confidence isn’t

Discussion of our budget contraction work (JMR) for why discretionary spending is high while confidence in the economy is low.

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CNBC: How to beat back rising prices with Memorial Day deals

Interviewed on the dangers of shopping for sales during inflation.

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NY Times: How to Figure Out if You Can Actually Afford That New Home

Interviewed at the NY Times about financial vulnerability.

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CNBC: Many cash-strapped Americans feel the sting as the cost of living spikes

Discussion of how even Americans with savings are becoming financially vulnerable.

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NBC Grow: ‘Be extra careful’ using services like Afterpay and Affirm to shop this holiday season, experts say: Here’s why

Interviewed at NBC Grown (Acorns) about some dangers with new Buy Now Pay Later programs.

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NBC Grow: Watch out for 2 mental traps that can make you overspend on Amazon Prime Day, says consumer psychologist

Interviewed about 2020 Prime Day about how some price descriptions are misleading consumers.