Daniel Bortz

Daniel Bortz

Writer

Writer

  • Real estate expert
  • Bylines at CNN, Forbes, The New York Times, and USA Today

Experience

Daniel Bortz is based in Washington, D.C. and is a personal finance writer with almost 10 years of experience. He has been a finance reporter at U.S. News & World Report, covering housing, debt, managing credit, identity theft, and cyber security. Bortz is currently the finance editor at AARP. His byline has been featured by CNN, Forbes, The New York Times, Business Insider, MSN, Kiplinger, The Washington Post, Time, USA Today, Good Housekeeping, Travel + Leisure, NewsBreak, and Realtor.com.

Expertise

  • Mortgages
  • Real estate
  • Insurance
  • Student loans
  • Retirement
  • Credit cards
  • Product reviews

Education

Bortz has a bachelor's in magazine journalism from Syracuse University.

Daniel’s Latest Articles

3 easy ways to get out of debt
Personal Loans3 easy ways to get out of debt

No one wants to have debt weighing on their shoulders, but unfortunately millions of Americans do. Monthly payments toward loans are the norm nowadays. College grads with student loans owe on average $32,731, with an average lo...

By Daniel Bortz

October 16, 2024

Open a high-yield savings account to earn more interest on your money
BankingOpen a high-yield savings account to earn more interest on your money

If you’ve been eyeballing savings accounts, you may have noticed there’s a wide range of interest rates out there. If you're looking to grow your hard-earned money as quickly as possible, zero in on a high-yield savings account...

By Daniel Bortz

October 16, 2024

Should I open a high-yield savings account when interest rates are down?
BankingShould I open a high-yield savings account when interest rates are down?

Despite the coronavirus pandemic’s destructive effects on the U.S. economy, millions of Americans have recently added money to their savings — and now they're looking for more ways to boost their savings account in case of any ...

By Daniel Bortz

October 16, 2024

4 ways to deal with financial stress
Personal Loans4 ways to deal with financial stress

The coronavirus pandemic is putting financial pressure on millions of Americans.Continued jobless claims, which account for people receiving unemployment benefits for at least two consecutive weeks, totaled 13.3 million for the...

By Daniel Bortz

October 16, 2024

Mortgage refinance rates could drop even lower ⁠— 4 ways to prepare
Mortgage RefinanceMortgage refinance rates could drop even lower ⁠— 4 ways to prepare

Although the coronavirus crisis has had a devastating impact on the U.S. economy, the pandemic has also dropped mortgage rates to all-time lows. That’s great news for homeowners looking to refinance.The 30-year fixed-rate avera...

By Daniel Bortz

October 16, 2024

How to clear your credit card bill fast
Credit CardsHow to clear your credit card bill fast

When the coronavirus crisis forced millions of Americans to hunker down at home this spring amid shelter-at-home and stay-in-place orders, online shopping surged.If you shopped a lot online while in quarantine, you may be strug...

By Daniel Bortz

October 16, 2024

Avoid these big mistakes as a parent sending a kid to college
Student LoansAvoid these big mistakes as a parent sending a kid to college

Want to help junior pay for college? Chances are good your kid could use a hand.According to U.S. News & World Report data, tuition and fees at an in-state public college were about $10,116 for the 2019-2020 school year, wh...

By Daniel Bortz

October 16, 2024

Denied a private student loan? 3 things you should do
Student LoansDenied a private student loan? 3 things you should do

Rejection hurts, especially when you’re asking to borrow money. Unfortunately, a number of college students get denied private student loans.Every private lender has its own set of requirements for borrowers, which means gettin...

By Daniel Bortz

October 16, 2024

What is a debt validation letter?
Personal LoansWhat is a debt validation letter?

Uh oh. A debt collector is making attempts to collect after notifying you that you owe money. What’s your next move?Your first step should be to verify the debt. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the debt co...

By Daniel Bortz

October 16, 2024

Using coronavirus stimulus check to pay off credit cards? Here's what you need to do first
Credit CardsUsing coronavirus stimulus check to pay off credit cards? Here's what you need to do first

You’ve probably heard the good news: the government is giving Americans stimulus checks of up to $1,200 per adult and an additional $500 per child under age 17. Many taxpayers have already received their money via direct deposi...

By Daniel Bortz

October 16, 2024

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