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Danielle Letenyei
WriterLocation: Madison, Wis., USA Education: California Polytechnic University, San Luis ObispoAfter years of working as a reporter and editor for weekly and daily newspapers, Danielle enjoys delving into the world of personal finance to help Market Realist readers with budgeting, credit health, insurance, and investing.
She has been with the Market Realist team since 2021. When she’s not writing or researching the latest in financial news, she spends her time kayaking, biking, hiking, or just kicking back with a glass of wine. Since her children are grown and gone, she now just lives with her dog, Fozzie, and cat, Lenny.
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Did you win big at the casino last year? Or maybe you lost your shirt? Your gambling winnings or losses should be reported on your tax return. Transportation & LogisticsFrontier Airlines Is Offering the GoWild! Pass This Summer — Is It Worth It?
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Drug prices have increased on almost 1,000 pharmaceutical medicines that treat a variety of illnesses and conditions. Why are drug prices increasing? Net WorthYelp Co-Founder Jeremy Stoppelman Is Worth Millions
Jeremy Stoppelman, Yelp CEO, has built a net worth in the millions through his salary and stock ownership in Yelp, a company he co-founded in 2004. Net WorthSean Payton Is the Denver Broncos' New Head Coach — What's His Net Worth?
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For the 2022 tax year, those enhanced child tax credits are returning to the levels they were in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Net WorthNigö Built His Net Worth With the BAPE Apparel Brand
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