Vance Cariaga

Contributor

Vance previously worked as a reporter/editor with Investor's Business Daily, the Charlotte Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer and other publications. His debut novel, "Voodoo Hideaway," was published in 2021.

Education

B.A. in English, Appalachian State University

Accolades

Finalist, Green Eyeshade Awards for Business Journalism
2nd place, Writer's Digest 2019 Short Short Story Competition

Expertise in

Banking
Retirement
Investing

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Suze Orman: 5 Social Security Facts That Take the Fear Out of Retirement

Retirement is supposed to be something you look forward to, a chance to experience new things without career pressures always lurking in the back of your mind. In reality, many Americans view...

by Vance Cariaga

4 Unexpected Ways Debt Can Actually Be a Tool, According to Experts

Contrary to popular belief, debt isn't always bad. Here are some surprising ways debt can actually be a useful tool.

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12 Sales Homeowners Should Shop To Maximize Savings This Fall

Fall is a good time to shop for home items because the end of summer usually means consumers have turned their attention elsewhere, which can lead to deep discounts. The key is to find retailers that...

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9 Amazon Dupes That Are Worth Every Penny in Savings

Amazon is such a powerhouse in online retail that you'd probably have an easier time tracking what it doesn't sell than what it does. The site lists an estimated 600 million products at any given...

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Social Security COLA: How Much Does an Increase Actually Affect Your Checks?

Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2024 is 3.2%, but that doesn't necessarily mean your check is exactly 3.2% more than a year ago. Because of a complicated formula the Social...

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How a Trump Win in 2024 Could Impact Inflation in 2025

One of the cornerstones of former president Donald Trump's plan to bring down inflation is to ramp up oil and gas production, which he said will drastically reduce energy and other consumer costs. In...

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