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.
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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 • 223556 views
Federal court tells lead-poisoned Jackson, Mississippi residents they have no constitutional right to clean water
The U.S. constitution offers the right to bodily integrity, but that doesn’t include clean water.
News • 223556 views
Federal court tells lead-poisoned Jackson, Mississippi residents they have no constitutional right to clean water
The U.S. constitution offers the right to bodily integrity, but that doesn’t include clean water.
Taxes • Sep 06
IRS collected $3.5 billion less from audits in 2025 after losing 30% of its auditors to DOGE cuts, watchdog says
A new Inspector General’s report highlights the impact that staff cuts at the tax agency had on revenue.
Taxes • Sep 06
IRS collected $3.5 billion less from audits in 2025 after losing 30% of its auditors to DOGE cuts, watchdog says
A new Inspector General’s report highlights the impact that staff cuts at the tax agency had on revenue.
News • Sep 05
New York startup Quiĕtus offers terminally ill patients 'a good death' at home for $12,000
Quiĕtus launched the same day that New York State made medical aid in dying legal. The startup helps terminally ill patients die quicker.
News • Sep 05
New York startup Quiĕtus offers terminally ill patients 'a good death' at home for $12,000
Quiĕtus launched the same day that New York State made medical aid in dying legal. The startup helps terminally ill patients die quicker.
Life • Sep 01
'Don't cry. Eat': Bronx pizzeria owner's sign for people eating out of his trash goes viral
The sign has brought in new customers, but the owner says it was never about going viral.
Life • Sep 01
'Don't cry. Eat': Bronx pizzeria owner's sign for people eating out of his trash goes viral
The sign has brought in new customers, but the owner says it was never about going viral.
Life • Aug 30
GTA VI fans are taking up to 10 vacation days off work to play when the $260M-in-preorders game drops Nov. 19
Gamers are so excited for the long-anticipated GTA VI by Rockstar Games that some are taking several days off work to play.
Life • Aug 30
GTA VI fans are taking up to 10 vacation days off work to play when the $260M-in-preorders game drops Nov. 19
Gamers are so excited for the long-anticipated GTA VI by Rockstar Games that some are taking several days off work to play.
News • Aug 30
Man posed as a 49ers player and convinced 26 women to hand over $1.3 million in romance scam scheme
There isn’t much a fraudster won’t do to trick a victim out of their money. These are the red flags to watch out for in cases like this.
News • Aug 30
Man posed as a 49ers player and convinced 26 women to hand over $1.3 million in romance scam scheme
There isn’t much a fraudster won’t do to trick a victim out of their money. These are the red flags to watch out for in cases like this.
Life • Aug 23
Seahawks' Montorie Foster Jr. brings his Super Bowl ring to open houses after getting his real estate license
Foster said he “kind of was lost” when he wasn’t on an NFL roster last season. Many athletes encounter this problem when their playing careers are over or are unexpectedly put on pause.
Life • Aug 23
Seahawks' Montorie Foster Jr. brings his Super Bowl ring to open houses after getting his real estate license
Foster said he “kind of was lost” when he wasn’t on an NFL roster last season. Many athletes encounter this problem when their playing careers are over or are unexpectedly put on pause.
News • Aug 23
40% of companies posted fake job listings in 2024 — now lawmakers in multiple states are moving to ban them
Laws introduced in New York and Pennsylvania could help weed out fake jobs that have applicants fed up.
News • Aug 23
40% of companies posted fake job listings in 2024 — now lawmakers in multiple states are moving to ban them
Laws introduced in New York and Pennsylvania could help weed out fake jobs that have applicants fed up.
News • Aug 16
Waymo shipped 3,200 Chinese-built EVs to LA for its robotaxi fleet despite 127.5% tariffs Americans can't get around
Waymo has imported 3,200 Zeekr cars from China since 2024 through the Port of Los Angeles. Most of those vehicles were imported this year.
News • Aug 16
Waymo shipped 3,200 Chinese-built EVs to LA for its robotaxi fleet despite 127.5% tariffs Americans can't get around
Waymo has imported 3,200 Zeekr cars from China since 2024 through the Port of Los Angeles. Most of those vehicles were imported this year.
Life • Aug 11
Joe Rogan hits back at Chelsea Handler for questioning his $82M earnings — pointing out she's rich too
The comedian and actress took to Instagram to criticize why anyone would pay Joe Rogan that amount of money. Rogan was surprised, to say the least.
Life • Aug 11
Joe Rogan hits back at Chelsea Handler for questioning his $82M earnings — pointing out she's rich too
The comedian and actress took to Instagram to criticize why anyone would pay Joe Rogan that amount of money. Rogan was surprised, to say the least.
Managing Money • Aug 10
A 26-year-old owes $45K in debt but insists on keeping an $800 monthly entertainment budget — Reddit didn't hold back
There are a number of proven methods for people to pay off their consumer debt, but this almost always comes at the expense of adding any fun to your budget.
Managing Money • Aug 10
A 26-year-old owes $45K in debt but insists on keeping an $800 monthly entertainment budget — Reddit didn't hold back
There are a number of proven methods for people to pay off their consumer debt, but this almost always comes at the expense of adding any fun to your budget.
Life • Aug 09
A collector turned down $100,000 for a piece of paper LeBron James used to practice autographs in high school
In a classic tale of one person’s trash is another’s treasure, this is the story of how one collector got his hands on a piece of LeBron James sports memorabilia.
Life • Aug 09
A collector turned down $100,000 for a piece of paper LeBron James used to practice autographs in high school
In a classic tale of one person’s trash is another’s treasure, this is the story of how one collector got his hands on a piece of LeBron James sports memorabilia.
News • Aug 07
Nevada governor says Trump is ‘taking care of his billionaire friends' — but they provide jobs
Meanwhile, inflation is up, jobs are down and American business owners report miserable conditions.
News • Aug 07
Nevada governor says Trump is ‘taking care of his billionaire friends' — but they provide jobs
Meanwhile, inflation is up, jobs are down and American business owners report miserable conditions.
News • Aug 02
San Francisco pours $130 million into turning Candlestick Park into 7,200 homes as rents jump 10% and vacancies drop
The site, formerly home of the NFL’s 49ers and MLB’s Giants, is getting transformed into a 270-acre neighborhood slated to bring offices, shops, and homes to the city.
News • Aug 02
San Francisco pours $130 million into turning Candlestick Park into 7,200 homes as rents jump 10% and vacancies drop
The site, formerly home of the NFL’s 49ers and MLB’s Giants, is getting transformed into a 270-acre neighborhood slated to bring offices, shops, and homes to the city.
News • Aug 02
YouTuber returned clay-filled perfume bottles to Nordstrom for full refunds — police seized 714 fragrances worth $250K
A Chicago man has been charged with three counts of mail fraud and theft by deception. His case offers a snapshot of a wider retail industry problem.
News • Aug 02
YouTuber returned clay-filled perfume bottles to Nordstrom for full refunds — police seized 714 fragrances worth $250K
A Chicago man has been charged with three counts of mail fraud and theft by deception. His case offers a snapshot of a wider retail industry problem.
News • 25987 views
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 • 25987 views
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 • Jul 06
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 • Jul 06
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.
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