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Steve Tanner

Steve Tanner is a veteran writer and editor with experience covering topics from law, to business, technology, and finance. He started his career as a business and technology reporter in Silicon Valley and helped lead the direction of several publications, both print and online. His work has been published in Red Herring, San Jose Business Journal, SFGate.com, and FindLaw.com, among others.

Access to Credit: Predatory Lending and Payday Loans
Access to Credit: Predatory Lending and Payday Loans

July 16, 2020

If you live in an underbanked neighborhood, you might think that predatory loans are your…

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Access to Credit: Auto Loans and Mobility
Access to Credit: Auto Loans and Mobility

July 24, 2020

Auto loan debt is a fact of life for most in the U.S. given the…

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What is debt refinancing? What is a refinance loan?
Access to Credit: Small Business Loans

July 31, 2020

Business loan discrimination is a problem in the United States, due to the generational racial…

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How Access to Care and Insurance Affects Medical Debt
How Access to Care and Insurance Affects Medical Debt

June 10, 2022

Access to medical care for low-income persons disproportionately impacts people of color, especially African Americans,…

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Open Enrollment 2021: Does Open Enrollment Matter More this Year?
Open Enrollment 2021: Does Open Enrollment Matter More this Year?

September 10, 2020

It's almost time for open enrollment 2021. What is open enrollment? It's a limited time…

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Open Enrollment 2021: Do You Need an HSA?
Open Enrollment 2021: Do You Need an HSA?

September 17, 2020

As open enrollment begins, you may want to consider enrolling in an HSA, which is…

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Open Enrollment 2021: 7 Ways to Save Money on Healthcare Next Year
Open Enrollment 2021: 7 Ways to Save Money on Healthcare Next Year

June 9, 2022

Here are 7 ideas that may help you save money on healthcare and still get…

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Open Enrollment 2021: Should You Change Health Insurance in a Pandemic?
Open Enrollment 2021: Should You Change Health Insurance in a Pandemic?

October 5, 2020

There are some good reasons to change health insurance plans, even during a pandemic. Explore…

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When do COVID Relief Unemployment Benefits End?
When do COVID Relief Unemployment Benefits End?

December 29, 2020

You may have concerns about federal COVID relief ending in 2021, including extra benefits for…

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