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Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

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Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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‘I tried to help’: Woman supports loved one by putting car in her name. Now she’s issuing a grim warning about what happens when you do

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer for the Daily Dot. She graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

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Lowes Credit Card

‘Over $2 and 3 cents’: Customer issues warning after opening up Lowe’s credit card

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

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Sallie Mae Payback

‘How do I cancel my payment fr’: Woman finishes paying off her student loan with Sallie Mae. She can’t believe the email she received from them

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘Not the tacos on layaway‘: Woman uses Afterpay to put $11 order of tacos on a payment plan

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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‘Y’all out here paying off $11 worth of chicken?’: Woman uses AfterPay to buy Raising Cane’s $11 order, starting a debate

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Woman says she was shamed after sharing she was $65K in credit card debt

Credit Card Debt

‘Life happens. No explanation needed’: Woman says she was shamed after sharing she was $65K in credit card debt

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

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Verizon Credit Score

‘No one should be able to ruin your credit score over $107’: Verizon customer issues credit score warning after 6-year-old billing issue significantly dropped hers overnight

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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‘I’m officially done with AfterPay’: Shopper calls Afterpay a ‘dangerous trap’ after she had to make a payment of $700—and still ended up owing

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