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Jeanine Skowronski, MainStreet Staff Writer

Jeanine Skowronski joined MainStreet as a personal finance writer in May 2010. Her coverage since then has included the credit industry, retirement, small business, consumer trends, education and the housing market. Prior to working at MainStreet, she was managing editor of a small personal finance blog for Xanga.com and an editorial assistant at Maxim Fashion. She received a bachelor¿s degree in journalism/professional writing from the College of New Jersey.


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Article

Will Overdraft Protection Affect My Score?

By Jeanine Skowronski

There are a few ways in which overdraft charges can come back to haunt you -- and sometimes help you.

10:11AM 03/09/12

Article

Want Extra Credit Card Perks? Link Your Amex to Twitter

By Jeanine Skowronski

As Amex further widens its digital capabilities, here's how you can earn card offers via social media.

10:31AM 03/08/12

Article

Private Student Loans Got You Down? Tell the CFPB

By Jeanine Skowronski

The new bureau has added private student loans to the list of financial products it's taking complaints about.

11:17AM 03/06/12

Article

Checking Account Sign-On Bonuses 101

By Jeanine Skowronski

Here's what you need to know before taking a bank up on its offer of a sign-on bonus for a checking account.

10:32AM 02/29/12

Article

What's Delaying the Digital Wallet?

By Jeanine Skowronski

A full migration to mobile payment offerings is still a few years away. Here's why.

10:14AM 02/29/12

Article

3 Ways the CFPB Can Improve the Credit Reporting Process

By Jeanine Skowronski

The CFPB proposed a rule this month that would allow it to regulate credit reporting agencies.

10:47AM 02/28/12

Article

How Long Will a Few Late Payments Hurt My Credit?

By Jeanine Skowronski

In most instances, you'll need to wait for any delinquency to age off, but some you might be able to get eradicated.

10:33AM 02/28/12

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Green Dot CEO: We Want More Regulation

By Jeanine Skowronski

Green Dot CEO Steve Streit talks about the challenges facing the widening prepaid marketplace, including the need for more regulation.

12:41PM 02/24/12

Article

Concerns About Prepaid Cards, Wal-Mart Dominate CFPB Town Hall

By Jeanine Skowronski

A meeting about bank overdraft policies winds up revealing other concerns.

10:06AM 02/24/12

Article

7 Signs You Should Switch Your Bank

By Jeanine Skowronski

A debit card fee isn't the only reason to jump ship with your money. Here are some other red flags.

10:00AM 02/22/12

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