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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Prince Harry isn't hurting for money as his net worth is still in the millions due to his deals with Netflix, Spotify, and a book publisher.
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Megan Hilty built her career on Broadway. The actress and singer has appeared in numerous musicals, films, and television shows. What's her net worth?
Prince Harry Left Royal Life and Waved Goodbye to Some Inheritance
When Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, left the royal family, they gave up more than their titles. It also cost them Harry's inheritance.
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Imelda Staunton has earned a net worth in the millions through her career as an actress and singer. She has a leading role in 'The Crown.'
People Are Finding $0.03 Deals at Walmart, but Don't Rush There Just Yet
Shoppers flocked to their local Walmart after several TikTokers bragged about the $0.03 deals at the store on summer clearance items.
Captain Lee Grew His Net Worth on Bravo's 'Below Deck' Reality Series
Lee Rosbach's first career choice didn't always include a yacht and crew but he has built his net worth as Captain on Bravo's 'Below Deck' reality show.
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Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen Campaigns for Approval of Albertsons Merger
Rodney McMullen has been Kroger's CEO since 2014. He started with the company as a part-time stock clerk in 1978 and grew his net worth from there.
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Why Is There a New York Times Union Strike? Contract Issues, Explained
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Who Picks the TIME Person of the Year and When Is It Announced?
Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla, SpaceX, and several other companies, has been nominated again for the TIME Person of the Year. Who picks the TIME Person of the Year?
Follow These 5 Venmo Etiquette Rules When Splitting the Bill With Friends
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Bob McGrath Was a Well-Loved Member of the 'Sesame Street' Neighborhood
Bob McGrath built his net worth to the millions during his 47 years as one of the leading human characters on 'Sesame Street.'
Setbacks Aside, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Netflix Deal Is Worth Millions
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle signed a multiyear deal with Netflix in 2020. Learn what the deal is worth and what changes were made to the documentary.
TikTok Influencer and Millionaire Liver King Has Admitted He Takes Steroids
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7 Holiday Gifts That Are Great for College Students
If you have a college student in your family, there are a number of gifts you can get them this holiday season to help make campus life easier.
GMA's Amy Robach Appears to Be Dating Her Co-Anchor T.J. Holmes
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Housing and living expenses too high for you to live comfortably? It might be time to consider moving to one of these cheaper U.S. states.
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Laura Wasser has represented Kim Kardashian in her divorce from Kanye West. She's built her net worth representing other A-list celebrities in their divorces.
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The scammers are at it again. What happens if you fall for it? How can you get money back from Zelle if you get scammed? Be careful because you might not get the money back.
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In 1999, college student John Leonard sued multinational beverage company PepsiCo for not giving him a Harrier jet. Learn if he ever received anything from Pepsi.
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While Americans gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, President Biden has his own plans for the holiday. Where's he spending Thanksgiving?
Card Skimmers Steal Your Banking Data — How to Protect Yourself
Scammers use card skimmers to get your banking data and rob you of your hard-earned money. Here's how to protect yourself.
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Mark Zuckerberg Announces Mass Layoffs in Bid to Make Meta More Efficient
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that he’s reducing the company’s workforce by about 13 percent and letting more than 11,000 employees go.
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If you're looking to save money, is the Honey app safe? Launched in 2012, the Honey app now has over 17 million users around the globe.
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Delta Air Lines Pilots Authorize a Strike If New Contract Isn't Approved
After waiting two years for a new contract, Delta Air Lines pilots are ready to strike if a new agreement with pay increases isn’t approved.
Here's When the Social Security Cost-of-Living Increase Takes Effect in 2023
The cost-of-living-adjustment for Social Security beneficiaries is going up by 8.7 percent in 2023. Here's when you'll begin to receive increased Social Security payments.
Frontier Airlines to Launch All-You-Can-Fly Program in 2023 — There's a Catch
Many important details on how Frontier’s all-you-can-fly program works haven't been disclosed yet, like how much it will cost. Here's what we know.
