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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.

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

July 31, 2025

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

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

August 1, 2025

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

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

August 3, 2025

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

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How Could the New Biden Administration Affect My Money?
How Could the New Biden Administration Affect My Money?

August 13, 2025

With the inauguration of President Biden, taxes, student loan debt, healthcare, and other economic policies…

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What You Should Know About Access to Student Loans
What You Should Know About Access to Student Loans

July 30, 2025

Beyond loan discrimination, student loan debt can have a disproportionately negative impact on minorities, but…

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Access to Banking: What Does Underbanked Mean?
Access to Banking: What Does Underbanked Mean?

July 25, 2025

A disproportionate number of African Americans are underbanked or unbanked, which can diminish their access…

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

July 30, 2025

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

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Did You Change Your Spending Habits During COVID?
Did You Change Your Spending Habits During COVID?

August 1, 2025

If you've changed your spending habits during COVID-19, you're not alone. Now's the time to…

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