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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’ve been paying off $11,000 in debt for a year and a half’: Woman says you should never finance a car. Here’s why

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, Playboy, and elsewhere.

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‘Get a UFB direct… You apply for it. Takes 5 seconds. It’s done’: Woman says you should always get a high-yield savings account. Is that true?

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.

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‘Wow’: Ex-Toyota worker says you should always send one-sentence dispute letters in blue ink. Here’s why

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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‘I declined the request’: Woman says stranger sent her $300 on Venmo. Here’s why she didn’t send it back

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

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‘Did y’all see the guy crying cuz his Chase account is in -$35k’: Man warns of extreme consequences following Chase Bank Glitch

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies!

Mars Ramos

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‘10 minutes that’s all it takes’: Woman says you should freeze your credit. Is this good advice?

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

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‘It may a good time’: Expert shares whether you should refinance your auto loan. Here’s when you’ll know

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‘How do you lose a car???’: Woman says her Mercedes-Benz was repossessed—and the bank lost the car

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‘The rich utilize this resource way more’: Woman encourages people who can’t afford their cars to file for bankruptcy

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘I don’t have the money’: BMW owner can’t make monthly car payment, shows what happens—and it’s not a repo

David Covucci is the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications. He is particularly interested in hearing any tips you have. Reach out at dcovucci@thedailydot.com.

David Covucci

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Ramon Ramirez is the managing editor, and formerly the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: Scratch-off guy

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

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‘The IRS should be on TikTok more’: The internet is trying to narc on this TikToker dubious scheme to raise your credit score

Capital One customer shares why you should never pay the minimum payment on your credit card

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‘I just read mine and it says it’ll take me 86 years to pay off’: Capital One customer shares why you should never pay the minimum payment on your credit card

Bankruptcy lawyer shares PSA on why you should never borrow money from your usual bank

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