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Michael Benninger

Michael Benninger

Staff writer

Michael Benninger is lead editor of banking at Forbes Advisor and a former writer at Finder, specializing in banking. His work and analysis has been featured in Business Insider, Yahoo Finance, GoBankingRates and the Los Angeles Times, among other top media. He holds a B.A. in business administration and marketing from Rowan University in New Jersey.

Expertise

  • Kids’ banking products
  • Cash management accounts
  • Fintechs and neobanks

Experience

  • Expert in kids’ bank accounts and prepaid debit cards

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in business administration and marketing | Rowan University | 1998–2002

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Latest articles by Michael Benninger

30 articles written by this author

Best home equity lenders

Shopping for a new home? Here are five of the best home equity lenders in America.

Michael Benninger 13 October 2022
Best home equity lenders

Best mortgage lenders

Shopping for a new home? Here are five of the best mortgage lenders in America.

Michael Benninger 28 January 2022
Best mortgage lenders

Navy Federal Visa Buxx review

Navy Federal’s Visa Buxx card has no fees, but you must qualify for membership with the credit union.

Michael Benninger 13 July 2021
Navy Federal Visa Buxx review

Teaching kids about money: 9 ways to start

Fast-track your child’s financial literacy by learning how to teach your kids about money.

Michael Benninger 4 June 2021
Teaching kids about money: 9 ways to start

Merrill Cash Management Account review

A cash management account with checkwriting and a deferred debit card — but you’ll likely pay $125 a year.

Bethany Hickey & Michael Benninger 31 May 2021
Merrill Cash Management Account review

Ameriprise ONE Financial Account review

Ameriprise One is a cash management account with standout features, but you must deposit $500.

Michael Benninger 26 May 2021
Ameriprise ONE Financial Account review

7 best military banks and credit unions

The 7 best military banks and credit unions for vets, reservists and active-duty personnel.

Michael Benninger 14 May 2021
7 best military banks and credit unions

How to avoid Bank of America account fees

Bank of America charges various account fees, but you can avoid many of them.

Michael Benninger 22 April 2021
How to avoid Bank of America account fees

Cash App Tax review

Cash App Tax lets you file for free, but it’s not available in all states.

Michael Benninger 22 April 2021
Cash App Tax review

Empower Personal Cash review

Empower Personal Cash conveniently stores your investment earnings, but not as competitive for high-yield savings.

Michael Benninger 22 March 2021
Empower Personal Cash review
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