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.
16 Best Banks With the Highest-Interest CD Rates in 2020
No investment or savings vehicle is entirely without risk, but certificates of deposit (CDs) offer more security and predictability than most. With fixed or upwardly adjustable interest rates, terms ranging from as short as...
18 Best High-Yield Savings Accounts – Interest Rates in 2020
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16 Best Rewards Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus Offers, Deals & Promotions
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...
9 Best Money Market Accounts With the Highest Rates in 2020
Money market accounts don't get the attention they deserve. You probably have a checking account with a local, national, or online bank - perhaps one of the many free checking accounts we've reviewed in the past. There's...
10 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...
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 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...
10 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...
26 Best Online Banks of 2020
Years ago, finding a bank meant heading downtown and choosing from whichever options were available there. Depending on where you lived, you might be able to find a handful of community banks and credit...
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...
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...
