Cindy Perman

Editor

Cindy Perman is a contributing editor for Bankrate. Previously, she was a news editor and writer for CNBC and WSJ.com. Cindy is the author of the book “New York Curiosities.” Cindy was on the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW) board of governors for five years from 2018-2023.

Cindy's latest articles

Fiduciary vs. financial advisor: How these types of advisors compare

Here are the differences between a fiduciary and a financial advisor.

4 min read Sep 03, 2025
How to avoid financial advisor scams

Signs of a financial advisor scam and how to avoid them.

4 min read Sep 03, 2025
Financial counselors: What they do and how they can help you with your money

A financial counselor helps individuals and families with core financial tasks, providing advice and information about how to improve their financial lives.

3 min read Aug 27, 2025
Relying on your support network during debt payoff

Ways loved ones can help with debt payoff — even without lending money.

4 min read Aug 22, 2025
Tax considerations for certificate of deposit (CD) investors

Taxes on CD interest aren’t always clear-cut. Here’s what you need to know.

6 min read Aug 11, 2025
What is an interest checking account?

Here’s what you need to know about interest checking accounts.

4 min read Jul 30, 2025
Expert advice on protecting your bank accounts from hackers

These expert tips can help keep your bank and financial accounts safe from hackers.

5 min read Jul 30, 2025
10 financial goals for getting out of debt

Set smart financial goals to pay off debt and take control of your money.

5 min read Jul 15, 2025