Brian Martucci
Brian Martucci writes about credit cards, banking, insurance, travel, and more. When he's not investigating time- and money-saving strategies for Money Crashers readers, you can find him exploring his favorite trails or sampling a new cuisine. Reach him on Twitter @Brian_Martucci.
How to Create or Claim Your Small-Business Listing on Manta
Manta.com is one of the most popular local business information websites in the U.S. As a small-business owner, should you invest the time and effort into maintaining a Manta listing? Learn the pros and cons of Manta.com, how to optimize your listing, and how to use the site to reach more customers.
Should You Get a Personal Loan to Pay Medical Bills?
Medical debt is one of the most common reasons to get a personal loan, but it's not appropriate for every potential borrower. Read on to learn how medical loans work, if it's the right option for you, and some alternatives.
Capital One® Walmart Rewards™ Card – Review
The Capital One Walmart Rewards Card is a cash-back credit card designed for Walmart shoppers, especially those who shop online. In addition to generous cash back, this card has no annual fee and doesn’t require perfect credit. Learn more here.
How to Earn Bonus Travel Rewards & Airline Miles Without a Credit Card
Travel reward cards earn bonus miles on virtually every purchase. But they aren’t for everyone. Fortunately, there are plenty of alternatives. All earn rewards, none require credit accounts, and some demand no out-of-pocket spending at all — meaning there’s a way for everyone to earn travel rewards.
25 Tips for Flying and Traveling With Infants & Toddlers
For parents vacationing with little ones, the thought of subjecting fellow travelers to hours of uncontrolled wailing is mortifying. These tips from a dad who’s been there can’t stop diaper blowouts or screaming fits, but they can increase the return on your vacation investment.
What’s the Best Online Tax Prep Software? – TaxAct vs TurboTax vs H&R Block
TurboTax, TaxAct, and H&R Block have a similar set of core features and capabilities. That can make it challenging to differentiate among them at a glance. But there are differences. Before choosing one, learn how they stack up — and what’s new for the 2020 tax year.
Trust & Will Review – Online Estate Planning
No one knows what will happen after they die. But technology-assisted estate planning service provider Trust & Will can give you control of what happens to your worldly possessions after you’re gone — sans the steep legal fees.
24 Most Affordable Cities to Live in for Renters – Find Cheap Housing
How much your apartment costs depends a great deal on where you live. Low-rent U.S. cities tend to be located in the Midwest, Mountain West, and South, where apartments remain affordable. Read on to learn the most affordable U.S. cities for renters to live in, and where you can find cheap housing.
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) – Guide for Small-Business Owners
The Small Business Administration is disbursing up to $349 billion in low-interest forgivable loans to many American small businesses, freelancers, and nonprofits through the Paycheck Protection Program. Find out if you qualify and how to apply before the money runs out.
COVID-19 Testing & Treatment – How Much Does It Cost?
With the pandemic showing no signs of abating, millions of Americans will face crushing COVID-19 treatment bills before it’s over. Even if you can’t control how the disease affects you, informed health care consumers owe it to themselves to know what to expect financially after a turn for the worse.
Third COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Payment – Eligibility & How to Get It
The economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic has spurred lawmakers to propose another stimulus package in early 2021. The details aren’t final, but it’s expected to include a third round of direct payments to Americans — the biggest stimulus checks yet. Learn who is eligible and how to get it.
Rakuten Review – Earn Cash Back for Shopping at Your Favorite Stores
Rakuten (formerly Ebates) is a popular website that offers cash-back rewards and rebates on everyday purchases from more than 2,500 retail partners. Learn how it works and how it stacks up to similar sites here.
