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.
9 Best Rewards Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus Offers, Deals & Promotions – July 2019
Few credit card rewards and perks are more valuable than sign-up bonuses - also known as welcome offers, early spend bonuses, or new cardmember bonuses, depending on the issuer.Every month, we sift through dozens of new...
14 Best Free Checking Accounts at U.S. Banks
It's becoming increasingly difficult to find truly free checking accounts. At many banks, you're now required to pay a monthly maintenance fee for the privilege of keeping your checking account open. Such fees can range...
12 Best Hotel Rewards Credit Cards – Reviews & Comparison
Travel rewards credit cards take many different forms. Airline rewards cards offer opportunities to fly for free or on the cheap, reducing the cost of your vacations and business trips. Dining rewards cards reduce...
11 Best Gas Credit Cards – Reviews & Comparison
Gas is one of the most popular credit card rewards categories. That's no surprise, as most Americans rely on gas-powered cars to get around and are always searching for ways to save money on gas. Many...
17 Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards – Reviews & Comparison
Travel rewards credit cards fall into several broad categories. First, airline rewards credit cards are designed to reward spending with specific airlines or airline partnerships. When purchasing airfare, in-flight incidentals, and possibly other travel-related items, cardholders earn...
5 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...
6 Best Credit Cards for College Students – Reviews & Comparison
Most college students have limited experience with credit cards and other forms of credit. Accordingly, their credit histories are often thin or nonexistent. Therefore, the single most important reason for students to apply for...
22 Best Small Business Credit Cards – Reviews & Comparison
Small business credit cards are increasingly popular business financing options, particularly for entrepreneurs who don't qualify for traditional business loans and don't have access to networks filled with deep-pocketed family members, friends, and colleagues....
13 Best Cash Back Credit Cards – Reviews & Comparison
Cash back credit cards are popular because they provide tangible, easy-to-understand benefits. Who doesn't like getting a credit on their monthly credit card statement - or, better yet, actual cash deposited into the account of...
7 Best Secured Credit Cards to Rebuild Credit – Reviews & Comparison
How's your credit these days?If you'd prefer not to answer that question, you're not alone. Millions of Americans have imperfect credit due to bankruptcy, foreclosure, crushing medical or student loan debts, and other financial...
U.S. Bank Business Platinum Card Review
The U.S. Bank Business Platinum Card is a perennial contender for placement on our list of the best business credit cards on the market today.This card merges the best features of a low APR credit card...
Dollar Flight Club Review – Get Alerts for Cheap Travel
I'm not a jet-setter. My family's recent pace of international travel - three trips in three years - feels hectic to me. I know people who cross oceans quarterly, but I don't know how...
