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Brett Holzhauer

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About

Brett Holzhauer is a former banking and personal finance reporter for Forbes Advisor. Previously, he was reporting at ValuePenguin and FinanceBuzz, and has been featured in numerous publications. An alum of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State, when he is not reporting, Brett is likely scuba diving, golfing or watching college football. He tweets regularly at @brett_holzhauer.

  • What To Do If Your Travel Or Credit Card Rewards Are Stolen

    Data breaches are becoming far too common, but they mainly impact credit cards. While most folks are taking steps to secure their credit card accounts and protect against identity thieves, few are taking the same steps against credit card points...
    What To Do If Your Travel Or Credit Card Rewards Are Stolen

  • Oportun (Formerly Digit) Budgeting App Review 2024

    Budgeting can be a hassle for some, but Digit aims to take the effort off your hands by automating the work of saving and investing. Formerly known as Digit, Oportun does the hard work for you by calculating the right...
    Oportun (Formerly Digit) Budgeting App Review 2024

  • Honeydue Budgeting App Review 2024

    Budgeting with a partner can be stressful, but Honeydue can help make money conversations easier. Designed especially for couples, Honeydue is an interactive app where two people can manage household expenses together. With more than 10,000 ratings on the App...
    Honeydue Budgeting App Review 2024

  • Goodbudget Budgeting App Review 2024

    Goodbudget is a budgeting app that relies on the traditional envelope system to help users budget their monthly expenses. This app is a great fit for consumers who want to organize their priorities and get ahead financially. With excellent ratings...
    Goodbudget Budgeting App Review 2024

  • PocketGuard Budgeting App Review 2024

    PocketGuard is a budgeting app that lets you set a custom budget and track your transactions, showing you how much spendable cash you have while reminding you about any recurring payments. Additional features like bill negotiation and spending insights make...
    PocketGuard Budgeting App Review 2024

  • FDIC Zeroes In On The Unbanked With Its GetBanked Checking Account Initiative

    For millions of Americans, getting access to and maintaining a bank account is extremely difficult. Some may live in a banking desert—which is an area without adequate financial institutions. Others may believe they are unable to afford fees that come...
    FDIC Zeroes In On The Unbanked With Its GetBanked Checking Account Initiative

  • Financial Spring Cleaning: 9 Post-Pandemic Tips To Spruce Up Your Budget

    The last 12 months have shown us anything but certainty. Across the U.S., the pandemic, social unrest, economic volatility and widespread unemployment have shaken up the personal finances of millions of Americans. While vaccines are rolling out and it appears...
    Financial Spring Cleaning: 9 Post-Pandemic Tips To Spruce Up Your Budget

  • The Future Of In-Person Banking Services: What You Need To Know

    One year ago, our worlds were flipped upside down, and our way of life became unrecognizable. Social distancing, face masks, working from home and lockdowns became a quick reality. One year later, multiple vaccines and states lifting restrictions give us...
    The Future Of In-Person Banking Services: What You Need To Know

  • How You Can Financially Prepare For Life’s Unexpected Turns

    This story is part of a series in support of America Saves Week 2021. Since 2007, this initiative has provided a call to action for U.S. consumers to save intentionally. Today’s theme is: Save for the Unexpected. Predicting the unexpected...
    How You Can Financially Prepare For Life’s Unexpected Turns

  • Digital Banking As The New Normal In 2021: What To Expect From Banks

    It’s undisputed that 2020 delivered unexpected changes and challenges for banks, as many Americans were forced to become part of the digital banking ecosystem—whether or not that had been a goal in the past. While an increased emphasis on digital...
    Digital Banking As The New Normal In 2021: What To Expect From Banks

  • Still Seeking The Perfect Socially Distanced Holiday Gift? Cash Travels Fast

    This particular year and holiday season are unlike any other. If you are avoiding in-person shopping or have exhausted your online shipping options, there’s one more gift idea you may want to consider. It’s a one-size-fits-all solution that crosses social...
    Still Seeking The Perfect Socially Distanced Holiday Gift? Cash Travels Fast

  • There Are Billions Of Dollars In Unclaimed Money. Here’s How You Can Claim Yours

    There’s a whopping $49 billion in unclaimed funds waiting to be claimed, according to SmartAsset. And more than $3 billion in unclaimed money is returned to its owners by the states each year, according to the National Association of Unclaimed...
    There Are Billions Of Dollars In Unclaimed Money. Here’s How You Can Claim Yours

  • Limelight Bank Review 2024

    Based in Utah, Limelight Bank is the online division of Capital Community Bank (CCBank), a community-focused financial institution founded in 1993. CCBank launched Limelight Bank in 2017 with the mission to tie its business to eco-friendly initiatives. This includes donating...
    Limelight Bank Review 2024

  • Americans Are Cord Cutting In Record Numbers—And It’s Not Slowing Down Anytime Soon

    If you’re thinking about quitting cable and signing up for a streaming service instead, you’re not alone. According to a Sept. 2020 survey by market research firm eMarketer, traditional cable TV will lose over 6 million U.S. subscriber households in...
    Americans Are Cord Cutting In Record Numbers—And It’s Not Slowing Down Anytime Soon

  • These 26 States Are Still Offering $300 LWA Unemployment Benefits Boost

    If you’re unemployed, you may be getting a financial boost from the federal government through the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program. While the LWA program will end on Dec. 27, president-elect Joe Biden will enter the White House in Jan....
    These 26 States Are Still Offering $300 LWA Unemployment Benefits Boost

  • What Could Happen Now That The Skinny Stimulus Bill Failed

    With the Republican’s “skinny bill” falling short of the 60 votes needed to pass a procedural vote on Tuesday, bipartisan bickering continues to freeze potential progress on a future stimulus package. The GOP’s lighter plan was intended to inject capital...
    What Could Happen Now That The Skinny Stimulus Bill Failed

About

Brett Holzhauer is a former banking and personal finance reporter for Forbes Advisor. Previously, he was reporting at ValuePenguin and FinanceBuzz, and has been featured in numerous publications. An alum of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State, when he is not reporting, Brett is likely scuba diving, golfing or watching college football. He tweets regularly at @brett_holzhauer.