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Gabriel Vito

Gabriel is an expert freelance writer with a B.A. in English from the University of California Riverside. He is passionate about simplifying complex financial concepts and helping others navigate their financial journeys.

Gabriel has written for leading financial publications, including Forbes Advisor, GoBankingRates, Finder, and CNN Underscored Money. In these roles, he has contributed to countless guides, reviews, and articles, making personal finance more accessible to a wide audience.

Publications

  • GOBankingRates
    7 articles
  • CNN Underscored
    1 article

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  • Bank of America: Investors’ Cash Levels Hit 15-Year Low Earlier This Year (and What It Means for Your Portfolio)
    13 May—GOBankingRates
    Earlier this year, professional investors reduced their cash holdings to the lowest level in more than a decade, Reuters reported, citing Bank of America’s Global Research. Cash allocations fell to 3.5% in February 2025, the lowest level since 2010. That kind of drop often signals growing confidence in the market, but things have changed since then. So what does all of this actually mean for everyday investors? What Drove the Drop in Institutional Cash? When institutional investors pulled...
  • Is Renters Insurance Worth the Cost? 5 Benefits To Consider
    28 Mar—GOBankingRates
    designer491 / Shutterstock.com Commitment to Our Readers Renters insurance is a policy that protects tenants from financial losses related to personal property, liability and additional living expenses. A common misconception is that a landlord’s insurance will cover a tenant’s belongings, but in most cases, it protects only the building itself and not what’s inside your unit, per Allstate. One of the biggest reasons renters go without coverage is money, but it’s often more affordable than...
  • 5 Worst Mistakes Gen X Can Make With Money — and How To Avoid Them
    24 Mar—GOBankingRates
    Commitment to Our Readers Gen X is juggling mortgages, student loans and kids’ college costs while trying to save for retirement. Unlike boomers with pensions or millennials with time to build wealth, they’re caught in the middle. To uncover their biggest money mistakes and how to avoid them, we asked financial experts for their insights. Here’s what they had to say. 1. Ignoring Retirement Savings — Thinking Social Security Will Be Enough Many Gen Xers are behind on retirement savings,...
  • Will the US Implement a Caregiver Tax Credit? Experts Explain
    30 Mar—GOBankingRates
    Commitment to Our Readers Millions of Americans provide unpaid care for aging or ill family members, and it’s costing them. “Family caregivers spend, on average, over a quarter of their income on providing said care,” said Javier Palomarez, founder and CEO of the United States Hispanic Business Council. “Considering the sustained rise of healthcare costs, this is only sure to increase.” To help ease the financial burden, lawmakers have proposed the Credit for Caring Act, a bill that would...
  • Fidelity Says This Is a Surprising Risk of Holding Too Much Cash — Do You Have Too Much?
    13 Mar—GOBankingRates
    Cash feels like the safest bet to most people. It’s steady, predictable and always there when you need it. But according to Fidelity’s research, holding too much cash could quietly erode your wealth rather than protect it. With interest rates falling and inflation still creeping up, the value of cash is shrinking. While having some cash on hand is necessary for emergencies, Fidelity’s long-term data shows that cash has historically been the worst-performing asset class, significantly lagging...

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