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

22 articles written by this author

Best home equity lenders
Mortgages

Best home equity lenders

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

13 October 2022
Best mortgage lenders
Mortgages

Best mortgage lenders

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

28 January 2022
Navy Federal Visa Buxx review
Kids banking

Navy Federal Visa Buxx review

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

13 July 2021
KeyBank mortgage review
Mortgages

KeyBank mortgage review

Curious about getting a mortgage with KeyBank? Here’s what you need to know before applying.

9 November 2020
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