Brian Martucci
Money Crashers
Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Capital One Business Deals Review — Discounts from Top Brands
Looking for the best online discounts for small business owners? Look no further than Capital One Business Deals, which over 100 discounts from top brands. → Read More
Credit Card Market Share — 2023 Analysis & Data on Processors
Four credit card payment processors share the U.S. market: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Find out which one dominates all the others. → Read More
How Much Money Should You Keep in Your Checking Account?
How much money should you keep in your checking account? We've got the answer to this question here along with tips for keeping the optimal balance. → Read More
How to Build Credit With CreditStrong Credit Builder Loans
Want to build your credit score without racking up high-interest debt? CreditStrong may be able to help you achieve your financial goals. Learn more here. → Read More
Spruce Review — A Mobile Banking Platform Built by H&R Block
Looking for a mobile banking platform that can help you manage your money more efficiently? Consider Spruce, built by H&R Block. → Read More
FDIC Bank Statistics — Historical Reliability of Deposit Insurance
The FDIC hasn't met its target reserve ratio in years. Should you be worried if your bank fails? Probably not according to our research on FDIC Bank Statistics. → Read More
PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature Card Review
The PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature Card is great for frequent drivers, diners, grocery shoppers, and more making it suitable for virtually everyone. → Read More
What Bank Is Cash App? – Find Your FDIC Partner Bank
Looking for a bank behind Cash App? You won't find one. Cash App is a fintech app, not a bank. Two FDIC-insured partner banks handle all the transactions. → Read More
FDIC Deposit Insurance Limits Per Bank Account (1934 — 2022)
Learn about the history of the FDIC deposit insurance, established by Congress in 1933. Discover how it started with an initial coverage amount of $2,500. → Read More
Venmo Credit Card Review — Key Features, Pros & Cons
If you use Venmo to send and receive money, you could be a good candidate for the Venmo Credit Card. Find out how this cash-back credit card can make everyday spending more rewarding for you. → Read More
BMO Harris Bank Review — Savings Accounts & CD Interest Rates
Looking for a new bank? Read our comprehensive BMO Harris Bank review, which covers their savings accounts and CD interest rates. Make an informed decision. → Read More
How to Start an Emergency Fund — Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to start an emergency fund in our step-by-step guide. From setting goals to choosing the right account, we'll help you prepare for the unexpected. → Read More
What the U.S. Debt Ceiling Limit Means for Your Finances
What is the U.S. debt limit, and how can this affect you? We explore the dangers of defaulting here. → Read More
Number of Banks in the U.K. – How Many Are There?
The United Kingdom has about 130 homegrown banks. Approximately 230 others have permission to accept deposits from people in the UK. Here's the breakdown. → Read More
U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards™ Visa Signature® Card Review
The U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card is a premium cash-back card that earns up to 6% back on everyday spending. → Read More
20 Largest Banks in the World by Total Assets
The world's 20 biggest banks all have at least $1.5 trillion in consolidated assets. Many are Chinese state-controlled enterprises, but four U.S.-based banks, four Japanese banks, and several European banks round out the list. → Read More
Want to Reduce Mortgage Payment? — How Downsizing Can Save You Money
Downsizing your home can significantly reduce your monthly payment and save you tens or hundreds of thousands over the years. Learn more here. → Read More
How Does Capital One Make Money? — It’s More Than Just Credit Cards
Capital One Bank made more than $12 billion in 2021. Most of that (78%) came from credit card interest. See the full breakdown here. → Read More
How to File a Life Insurance Death Claim – 4 Step Guide for a Beneficiary
Receiving your death benefit isn’t as simple as waiting for it to drop into your bank account. Learn how to file a life insurance claim here. → Read More
26 Best Personal Finance Apps to Manage, Save & Grow Your Money
There’s no shortage of programs designed to help you save and grow your hard-earned dollars. They include budgeting systems and financial education apps, lightweight money management apps, and apps that instantly find better prices on planned purchases. But it can be hard to make sense of the ever-expanding universe of money-saving apps on the market right now. That’s why we’ve put together this… → Read More