Danni Santana
Danni Santana is a journalist based out of New York City with a decade of experience reporting and editing business stories about retail, restaurants, sports, and personal finance.
Danni Santana is a journalist based out of New York City with a decade of experience reporting and editing business stories. He previously worked as a personal finance editor at CNET and retail editor at Business Insider. As a reporter, he's worked at Front Office Sports, Skift, and Digital Insurance. When he's not chasing stories or tackling an edit, he's likely playing video games, buying sneakers, traveling or hanging out at a brewery.
EXPERIENCE
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WWise PublishingWeekend Editor 2026–Present
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CCNETPersonal Finance Editor 2023–2025
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BBusiness InsiderEditor 2022–2023
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BBusiness InsiderAssociate Editor 2020–2022
EDUCATION
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CCraig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNYM.A. Journalism 2015
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CCUNY York CollegeB.A. Journalism 2014
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News • Jul 25
The real welfare queen': Sanders says Walmart spent $37.6B on buybacks as workers rely on Medicaid and SNAP
Walmart workers rank high in terms of employees on Medicaid and SNAP benefits, according to new government data released in July.
News • Jul 25
The real welfare queen': Sanders says Walmart spent $37.6B on buybacks as workers rely on Medicaid and SNAP
Walmart workers rank high in terms of employees on Medicaid and SNAP benefits, according to new government data released in July.
News • Jul 24
Meta is naming its multibillion-dollar AI debt deals after different types of fried dough
Meta’s latest corporate bonds earmarked for AI data center spending are called Beignet Investor and Sopaipilla Investor, after two popular sweet treats popular in these states.
News • Jul 24
Meta is naming its multibillion-dollar AI debt deals after different types of fried dough
Meta’s latest corporate bonds earmarked for AI data center spending are called Beignet Investor and Sopaipilla Investor, after two popular sweet treats popular in these states.
Taxes • Jul 21
New House bill hopes to waive the IRS 10% early withdrawal penalty and restore tax deductions for scam victims
The Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act would roll back limitations introduced by the Trump administration.
Taxes • Jul 21
New House bill hopes to waive the IRS 10% early withdrawal penalty and restore tax deductions for scam victims
The Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act would roll back limitations introduced by the Trump administration.
Insurance • Jul 18
Dave Ramsey says you can save money by raising your car insurance deductible. We did the math to see if it works
The personal finance guru offered up an unexpected way for Americans to lower car insurance premiums in a recent episode of his radio show.
Insurance • Jul 18
Dave Ramsey says you can save money by raising your car insurance deductible. We did the math to see if it works
The personal finance guru offered up an unexpected way for Americans to lower car insurance premiums in a recent episode of his radio show.
Life • Jul 12
A 21-year-old spent his £10,000 house fund taking his grandfather to the 2026 World Cup — then got every penny back
Jacob Allmendinger spent £10,000 on a once-in-a-lifetime trip following England around North America. England has reached the semifinals of this year’s tournament.
Life • Jul 12
A 21-year-old spent his £10,000 house fund taking his grandfather to the 2026 World Cup — then got every penny back
Jacob Allmendinger spent £10,000 on a once-in-a-lifetime trip following England around North America. England has reached the semifinals of this year’s tournament.
News • Jul 12
Lindsey Graham dies at 71 with an estimated $1M–$3M fortune — inside his assets and financial legacy
Graham earned a base salary of $174,000 as a member of the U.S. Senate. He died of a “sudden illness” on July 11.
News • Jul 12
Lindsey Graham dies at 71 with an estimated $1M–$3M fortune — inside his assets and financial legacy
Graham earned a base salary of $174,000 as a member of the U.S. Senate. He died of a “sudden illness” on July 11.
Life • Jul 11
Disney World now stops guests at Disney Springs buses, demands proof of reservation to block free resort access
Guests without reservations can no longer park for free at Disney Springs and take free public transportation around Walt Disney World.
Life • Jul 11
Disney World now stops guests at Disney Springs buses, demands proof of reservation to block free resort access
Guests without reservations can no longer park for free at Disney Springs and take free public transportation around Walt Disney World.
Managing Money • 33652 views
Dirty Jobs host Mike Rowe says he will withhold millions in scholarships if people don't sweat enough for them
Rowe announced the first batch of winners of his foundation’s scholarship and fired a warning shot to applicants eyeing a piece of the $10 million he’s looking to hand out in 2026.
Managing Money • 33652 views
Dirty Jobs host Mike Rowe says he will withhold millions in scholarships if people don't sweat enough for them
Rowe announced the first batch of winners of his foundation’s scholarship and fired a warning shot to applicants eyeing a piece of the $10 million he’s looking to hand out in 2026.
Credit Cards • Jul 05
Amex and Chase are spending big to build lounges at stadiums and festivals — all to win over $895-a-year cardholders
Airport lounges aren’t just found at airports anymore. They’re popping up at sporting events and music festivals.
Credit Cards • Jul 05
Amex and Chase are spending big to build lounges at stadiums and festivals — all to win over $895-a-year cardholders
Airport lounges aren’t just found at airports anymore. They’re popping up at sporting events and music festivals.
Retirement • Jul 05
Gray divorce jumped from 8% to 40% — therapists reveal the 5 traps that break couples in retirement
Retirement isn’t just about hoarding as much money as possible. Your golden years can reshape your identity, daily routines, and view of your life partner.
Retirement • Jul 05
Gray divorce jumped from 8% to 40% — therapists reveal the 5 traps that break couples in retirement
Retirement isn’t just about hoarding as much money as possible. Your golden years can reshape your identity, daily routines, and view of your life partner.
News • Jun 28
Ford’s AI wasn’t smart enough to replace veteran engineers — so it hired 350 of them to fix quality control issues
Executives this week said Ford relied too heavily on AI rather than experienced workers to bring cars to market.
News • Jun 28
Ford’s AI wasn’t smart enough to replace veteran engineers — so it hired 350 of them to fix quality control issues
Executives this week said Ford relied too heavily on AI rather than experienced workers to bring cars to market.
Managing Money • Jun 28
Americans waste 29% of their food supply — these chef-backed leftover tricks can slash your grocery bill
It’s easier to open a delivery app than it is to open your refrigerator and figure out what you can conjure up for a meal. But the latter can also be a fun creative exercise.
Managing Money • Jun 28
Americans waste 29% of their food supply — these chef-backed leftover tricks can slash your grocery bill
It’s easier to open a delivery app than it is to open your refrigerator and figure out what you can conjure up for a meal. But the latter can also be a fun creative exercise.
News • Jun 27
She billed Medicare $906 million for hospice patients — then spent it on a Ferrari and a Bulgari necklace
The Las Vegas medical professional is just one of the 455 cases brought by the Justice Department this week. These are some of the others of note.
News • Jun 27
She billed Medicare $906 million for hospice patients — then spent it on a Ferrari and a Bulgari necklace
The Las Vegas medical professional is just one of the 455 cases brought by the Justice Department this week. These are some of the others of note.
News • Jun 23
World Cup 'ghost' tickets have fans up in arms after spending hundreds on tickets that were never delivered
One theory suggests sellers are listing tickets on third-party resale marketplaces before they've even secured the tickets themselves.
News • Jun 23
World Cup 'ghost' tickets have fans up in arms after spending hundreds on tickets that were never delivered
One theory suggests sellers are listing tickets on third-party resale marketplaces before they've even secured the tickets themselves.
News • Jun 22
Lionel Messi is now the World Cup's all-time leading scorer, which means prices to watch Argentina play are skyrocketing
Seeing Messi play for Argentina is a treat. But fans had an even larger appetite to watch him play when he was one goal away from setting the all-time scorer record.
News • Jun 22
Lionel Messi is now the World Cup's all-time leading scorer, which means prices to watch Argentina play are skyrocketing
Seeing Messi play for Argentina is a treat. But fans had an even larger appetite to watch him play when he was one goal away from setting the all-time scorer record.
Managing Money • Jun 21
A 10-year-old saved $2 per chore for 4 years to see Uruguay at the World Cup — now he dreams of the $11K final
Valentino Sanabria wanted nothing more than to watch his beloved Uruguay play in the World Cup. So the 10-year-old went to work for years.
Managing Money • Jun 21
A 10-year-old saved $2 per chore for 4 years to see Uruguay at the World Cup — now he dreams of the $11K final
Valentino Sanabria wanted nothing more than to watch his beloved Uruguay play in the World Cup. So the 10-year-old went to work for years.
Life • Jun 21
She saved $200K, quit her $250K tech job, and now pays herself $33K to run a matcha cafe in Manhattan
Matcha House is approaching its first full year of operation on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Owner Michelle Yeung has no regrets about leaving tech behind.
Life • Jun 21
She saved $200K, quit her $250K tech job, and now pays herself $33K to run a matcha cafe in Manhattan
Matcha House is approaching its first full year of operation on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Owner Michelle Yeung has no regrets about leaving tech behind.
News • Jun 16
Kids are becoming obsessed with berries as prices reach outrageous highs — here's what a typical berry budget runs today
Strawberries, blueberries and raspberries that are supposed to last a week can be gone in a day, leading to impromptu visits to the grocery store.
News • Jun 16
Kids are becoming obsessed with berries as prices reach outrageous highs — here's what a typical berry budget runs today
Strawberries, blueberries and raspberries that are supposed to last a week can be gone in a day, leading to impromptu visits to the grocery store.
News • Jun 09
'Doomjobbing' is the career equivalent of doomscrolling — and it's a growing trap for Americans waiting months for a job
Doomjobbing includes refreshing job boards and mass-applying to positions for the short-term satisfaction that you’re making progress on your job search. In reality, you’re not.
News • Jun 09
'Doomjobbing' is the career equivalent of doomscrolling — and it's a growing trap for Americans waiting months for a job
Doomjobbing includes refreshing job boards and mass-applying to positions for the short-term satisfaction that you’re making progress on your job search. In reality, you’re not.
Managing Money • Jun 07
Mark Cuban says small businesses are desperate for AI talent — and it's where job seekers should look first
The serial entrepreneur took to X this week to bang the AI will lead to more job creation drum.
Managing Money • Jun 07
Mark Cuban says small businesses are desperate for AI talent — and it's where job seekers should look first
The serial entrepreneur took to X this week to bang the AI will lead to more job creation drum.
Life • Jun 07
Wall Street bankers are paying $176,000 for Knicks Finals tickets — and regular fans can't compete
Die-hard fans, celebrities, and Wall Street types are all trying to witness history in New York, as the Knicks get set to host their first NBA Finals game in 27 years.
Life • Jun 07
Wall Street bankers are paying $176,000 for Knicks Finals tickets — and regular fans can't compete
Die-hard fans, celebrities, and Wall Street types are all trying to witness history in New York, as the Knicks get set to host their first NBA Finals game in 27 years.
Life • Jun 07
A $1M horror film and a $10M horror film just crushed Disney's $300M Star Wars movie — and Gen Z drove it
Horror is winning at the box office, with fans heading out in droves every weekend to watch "Obsession" and "Backrooms," even more than "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu."
Life • Jun 07
A $1M horror film and a $10M horror film just crushed Disney's $300M Star Wars movie — and Gen Z drove it
Horror is winning at the box office, with fans heading out in droves every weekend to watch "Obsession" and "Backrooms," even more than "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu."
Mortgages • Jun 06
74% of home buyers would consider a 50-year mortgage — experts say making monthly payments would be key
A TD Bank study found that most Americans would consider a 50-year mortgage if the option was made available to them, and Donald Trump has said the option is in the works.
Mortgages • Jun 06
74% of home buyers would consider a 50-year mortgage — experts say making monthly payments would be key
A TD Bank study found that most Americans would consider a 50-year mortgage if the option was made available to them, and Donald Trump has said the option is in the works.
News • May 25
Netflix is betting big on an AI animation studio — even as 51% of people say they don't want generative AI content
The news of Netflix's AI animation studio was met with criticism on social media, with many Reddit and X users calling the project “AI slop.”
News • May 25
Netflix is betting big on an AI animation studio — even as 51% of people say they don't want generative AI content
The news of Netflix's AI animation studio was met with criticism on social media, with many Reddit and X users calling the project “AI slop.”
Investing • May 18
Gold at $4,500 an ounce has everyday Americans grabbing shovels — and some are making tens of thousands
Gold is considered a safer asset to hold amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. It’s no wonder the price per ounce has skyrocketed.
Investing • May 18
Gold at $4,500 an ounce has everyday Americans grabbing shovels — and some are making tens of thousands
Gold is considered a safer asset to hold amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. It’s no wonder the price per ounce has skyrocketed.
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