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Toni Husbands

Staff Writer

Toni Husbands is a staff writer with CNET Money who enjoys exploring topics that promote financial wellness. She began writing about personal finance to document her experience paying off $107,000 of debt, which is detailed in her book, The Great Debt Dump. Previously, she contributed as a freelance writer for websites, including CreditCards.com, Centsai and Wisebread. She was also a regular contributor to Business AM TV, and her work has been featured on Yahoo News. Being a part-time real estate investor and amateur gardener also brings her joy.

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Dashia Milden

Dashia is a staff editor for CNET Money who covers all angles of personal finance, including credit cards, banking and consumer spending. From reviews to news coverage, she aims to help readers make more informed decisions about their money. Dashia was previously a staff writer at NextAdvisor, where she covered credit cards, taxes, banking B2B payments. She has also written about safety, home automation, technology and fintech.

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Liliana Hall

Liliana Hall

Associate Writer

Liliana Hall is a writer for CNET Money covering banking, credit cards and mortgages. Previously, she wrote about personal credit for Bankrate and CreditCards.com. She is passionate about providing accessible content to enhance financial literacy. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's degree in journalism, and has worked in the newsrooms of KUT and the Austin Chronicle. When not working, she is probably paddle boarding, hopping on a flight or reading for her book club.

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Kelly Ernst

Kelly is an editor for CNET Money focusing on banking. She has over 10 years of experience in personal finance and previously wrote for CBS MoneyWatch covering banking, investing, insurance and home equity products. She is passionate about arming consumers with the tools they need to take control of their financial lives. In her free time, she enjoys binging podcasts, scouring thrift stores for unique home décor and spoiling the heck out of her dogs.

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Shang  Saavedra

Shang Saavedra

Personal finance coach and CEO of Save My Cents

Shang Saavedra is the founder and CEO of Save My Cents, a personal finance education platform that helps Americans learn how mental health and financial wealth are connected, and how to use the power of an abundance mindset to unlock more wealth. Shang finished saving for her retirement by the age of 31, and now lives a work optional life in Southern California with her husband, two boys, and two cats. She teaches Americans the key habits and behaviors needed to become less fearful of money, and how to live life with joy. Her insights have been published by numerous national publications. Shang received her bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard and her MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

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Toni Husbands

Toni Husbands

Toni Husbands

Staff Writer

Toni Husbands is a staff writer with CNET Money who enjoys exploring topics that promote financial wellness. She began writing about personal finance to document her experience paying off $107,000 of debt, which is detailed in her book, The Great Debt Dump. Previously, she contributed as a freelance writer for websites, including CreditCards.com, Centsai and Wisebread. She was also a regular contributor to Business AM TV, and her work has been featured on Yahoo News. Being a part-time real estate investor and amateur gardener also brings her joy.

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Dashia Milden

Dashia Milden

Dashia is a staff editor for CNET Money who covers all angles of personal finance, including credit cards, banking and consumer spending. From reviews to news coverage, she aims to help readers make more informed decisions about their money. Dashia was previously a staff writer at NextAdvisor, where she covered credit cards, taxes, banking B2B payments. She has also written about safety, home automation, technology and fintech.

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Liliana Hall

Liliana Hall

Liliana Hall

Associate Writer

Liliana Hall is a writer for CNET Money covering banking, credit cards and mortgages. Previously, she wrote about personal credit for Bankrate and CreditCards.com. She is passionate about providing accessible content to enhance financial literacy. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's degree in journalism, and has worked in the newsrooms of KUT and the Austin Chronicle. When not working, she is probably paddle boarding, hopping on a flight or reading for her book club.

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Edited by

Kelly Ernst

Kelly Ernst

Kelly is an editor for CNET Money focusing on banking. She has over 10 years of experience in personal finance and previously wrote for CBS MoneyWatch covering banking, investing, insurance and home equity products. She is passionate about arming consumers with the tools they need to take control of their financial lives. In her free time, she enjoys binging podcasts, scouring thrift stores for unique home décor and spoiling the heck out of her dogs.

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Reviewed by:

Shang  Saavedra

Shang  Saavedra

Shang Saavedra

Personal finance coach and CEO of Save My Cents

Shang Saavedra is the founder and CEO of Save My Cents, a personal finance education platform that helps Americans learn how mental health and financial wealth are connected, and how to use the power of an abundance mindset to unlock more wealth. Shang finished saving for her retirement by the age of 31, and now lives a work optional life in Southern California with her husband, two boys, and two cats. She teaches Americans the key habits and behaviors needed to become less fearful of money, and how to live life with joy. Her insights have been published by numerous national publications. Shang received her bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard and her MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

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Article updated on Oct 29, 2024

Our Experts

Toni HusbandsDashia MildenLiliana HallKelly ErnstShang  Saavedra

Written by 

Toni Husbands

Toni Husbands

Staff Writer

Toni Husbands is a staff writer with CNET Money who enjoys exploring topics that promote financial wellness. She began writing about personal finance to document her experience paying off $107,000 of debt, which is detailed in her book, The Great Debt Dump. Previously, she contributed as a freelance writer for websites, including CreditCards.com, Centsai and Wisebread. She was also a regular contributor to Business AM TV, and her work has been featured on Yahoo News. Being a part-time real estate investor and amateur gardener also brings her joy.

See full bio

Dashia Milden

Dashia is a staff editor for CNET Money who covers all angles of personal finance, including credit cards, banking and consumer spending. From reviews to news coverage, she aims to help readers make more informed decisions about their money. Dashia was previously a staff writer at NextAdvisor, where she covered credit cards, taxes, banking B2B payments. She has also written about safety, home automation, technology and fintech.

See full bio

Liliana Hall

Liliana Hall

Associate Writer

Liliana Hall is a writer for CNET Money covering banking, credit cards and mortgages. Previously, she wrote about personal credit for Bankrate and CreditCards.com. She is passionate about providing accessible content to enhance financial literacy. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's degree in journalism, and has worked in the newsrooms of KUT and the Austin Chronicle. When not working, she is probably paddle boarding, hopping on a flight or reading for her book club.

See full bio

Edited by 

Kelly Ernst

Kelly is an editor for CNET Money focusing on banking. She has over 10 years of experience in personal finance and previously wrote for CBS MoneyWatch covering banking, investing, insurance and home equity products. She is passionate about arming consumers with the tools they need to take control of their financial lives. In her free time, she enjoys binging podcasts, scouring thrift stores for unique home décor and spoiling the heck out of her dogs.

See full bio

Reviewed by 

Shang  Saavedra

Shang Saavedra

Personal finance coach and CEO of Save My Cents

Shang Saavedra is the founder and CEO of Save My Cents, a personal finance education platform that helps Americans learn how mental health and financial wealth are connected, and how to use the power of an abundance mindset to unlock more wealth. Shang finished saving for her retirement by the age of 31, and now lives a work optional life in Southern California with her husband, two boys, and two cats. She teaches Americans the key habits and behaviors needed to become less fearful of money, and how to live life with joy. Her insights have been published by numerous national publications. Shang received her bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard and her MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

See full bio

Toni Husbands

Toni Husbands is a staff writer with CNET Money who enjoys exploring topics that promote financial wellness. She began writing about personal finance to document her experience paying off $107,000 of debt, which is detailed in her book, The Great Debt Dump. Previously, she contributed as a freelance writer for websites, including CreditCards.com, Centsai and Wisebread. She was also a regular contributor to Business AM TV, and her work has been featured on Yahoo News. Being a part-time real estate investor and amateur gardener also brings her joy.

Dashia Milden

Dashia is a staff editor for CNET Money who covers all angles of personal finance, including credit cards, banking and consumer spending. From reviews to news coverage, she aims to help readers make more informed decisions about their money. Dashia was previously a staff writer at NextAdvisor, where she covered credit cards, taxes, banking B2B payments. She has also written about safety, home automation, technology and fintech.

Liliana Hall

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Associate Writer

Liliana Hall is a writer for CNET Money covering banking, credit cards and mortgages. Previously, she wrote about personal credit for Bankrate and CreditCards.com. She is passionate about providing accessible content to enhance financial literacy. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's degree in journalism, and has worked in the newsrooms of KUT and the Austin Chronicle. When not working, she is probably paddle boarding, hopping on a flight or reading for her book club.

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