Gerelyn Terzo
Gerelyn is an experienced financial journalist and content strategist with a command of the capital markets, covering the broader stock market and alternative asset investing for retail and institutional investor audiences. She began her career as a Segment Producer at CNBC before supporting the launch Fox Business Network in New York. She is also the author of Dividend Investing Strategies: How to Have Your Cake & Eat It Too, a handbook on dividend investing. Gerelyn resides in Colorado where she finds inspiration from the Rocky Mountains.
Latest Articles by Gerelyn Terzo
Closing cost surprises that add an average of $6,000 to your home purchase
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial milestones most Americans ever achieve. Buyers often focus on the purchase price and monthly mortgage payment,...
The investment mistakes that could cost retirees over $100,000 in lost savings
Retirement should be the stage of life when decades of saving finally start working for you. Yet even well-prepared retirees can make investment decisions that...
New tipping expectations for 2026: how much to tip at restaurants, delivery, and salons
Tipping has always been a moving target in the U.S. What started decades ago as a modest thank you for good service has gradually crept...
How to afford a second home in 2026 without putting your primary mortgage at risk
Owning a second home has long been a financial milestone for many Americans. Whether it is a vacation property, a future retirement house, or an...
Home equity lenders with the lowest rates and fees in 2026 ranked
Home equity lending remains a strategic financing tool for savvy homeowners looking to tap the value of their property without selling. With mortgage rates still...
The 4% retirement withdrawal rule may no longer work in 2026: what planners suggest instead
The 4% rule has been one of the most widely used guidelines in retirement planning for decades. The idea is simple: retirees withdraw 4% of...
Waiting until 70 to claim Social Security increases your monthly check by 24%
Many Americans focus on the traditional retirement milestone of age 65. But what they may not realize is when it comes to Social Security, waiting...
Over 60% of Americans now manage their money through banking apps: how the top ones compare
Mobile banking has moved from convenience to necessity for millions of Americans. According to research from the Federal Reserve and Insider Intelligence, more than 60...
Social Security earnings limit in 2026: how much you can work without losing benefits
Many Americans choose to keep working after claiming Social Security. Some want extra income, while others enjoy staying active in the workforce. But here’s the...
Social Security after 70: what actually happens to your check if you wait past the deadline
Many Americans spend years debating when to start Social Security. Claiming at 62 provides earlier income, while waiting can significantly increase monthly payments. By the...
Mistakes that get mortgage applications denied even with a good credit score
A high credit score is a great start, but it doesn’t guarantee mortgage approval. Lenders evaluate far more than a three-digit number when deciding whether...
Pay off your mortgage early or invest the extra payments: which builds more wealth?
Homeowners with extra cash often face an important fork in the road: should they pay off their mortgage early or invest the money instead? Both...
PMI costs homeowners $100 to $200 per month: 3 ways to eliminate it
Private mortgage insurance, or PMI, quietly adds $100 to $200 to the average homeowner’s monthly payment, according to data from Freddie Mac and the Consumer...