Brian Martucci
Brian Martucci writes about frugal living, entrepreneurship, and innovative ideas. When he’s not interviewing small business owners or investigating time- and money-saving strategies for Money Crashers readers, he’s probably out exploring a new trail or sampling a novel cuisine. Find him on Twitter @Brian_Martucci.
How to Sell Your House by Owner – Without a Realtor
Do you really need a real estate agent's help to sell your home? Maybe not, according to a 2007 paper by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). The NBER compared sales of single-family...
38 Best New Bank Account Promotions & Offers – April 2019
It's possible to make $100s just by opening up a bank account. But sorting through the best offers can be tricky.At Money Crashers, we comb through hundreds of deals every month to find you...
How to Break an Apartment Lease Agreement Without Penalty
Breaking my apartment lease wasn't the worst financial decision I ever made, but it was definitely one of the scariest. Why? Because, legally speaking, I didn't have a compelling reason to break my lease....
American Express® Gold Card – Review
The American Express® Gold Card is an exclusive charge card with a $250 annual fee and no preset spending limit. As a charge card, the Gold Card doesn't incur regular interest charges. However, you're required...
40 Fun Things to Do in Chicago, IL – Attractions & Places to Visit...
Chicago means different things to different people. For some, Chicago is a bastion of American culture, whether lowbrow (sketch comedy) or highbrow (jazz music and fine art museums). For others, it's all about sports...
Best 34 Ski & Snowboard Brands for Clothing and Gear – How to Buy...
Surprisingly, some cold weather destinations made our list of the top outdoor vacation destinations to visit on a budget.But not everyone is a fan of cold weather. Winter brings a host of unique risks and challenges not...
Barclaycard Ring® Mastercard® Review – Low APR & Minimal Fees
The Barclaycard Ring® Mastercard® is a low APR credit card with very favorable interest rate terms (one of the lowest regular APRs of any U.S. credit card) and an innovative social community component not...
7 Best Low APR Interest Credit Cards – Reviews & Comparison
Generally, it's wise to avoid carrying balances on your credit cards. Credit card balances quickly rack up interest charges, eating into your monthly personal budget and hampering your ability to save and invest. Over...
Bank of America® Business Advantage Travel Rewards World Mastercard® Credit Card Review
The Bank of America® Business Advantage Travel Rewards World Mastercard® Credit Card is a small business credit card designed for frequent travelers with modest budgets. Like other travel rewards credit cards, it favors spending on...
Bank of America® Business Advantage Cash Rewards Mastercard® Credit Card Review
The Bank of America® Business Advantage Cash Rewards Mastercard® Credit Card is a no-annual fee, small business credit card with an attractive cash back rewards program. Though it's not currently on our list of the...
Bank of America® Platinum Visa® Business Credit Card Review
The Bank of America® Platinum Visa® Business Credit Card is a no-frills business credit card with no annual fee and a solid sign-up bonus.Though you won't find it on our list of the best small business...
Chase Freedom Unlimited® Credit Card Review – 1.5% Cash Back
Chase Freedom Unlimited® is a cash back credit card with no annual fee, a very good sign-up bonus, a long intro 0% APR promotion, and a flat, unlimited 1.5% cash back earning rate on all...
