US cities with the highest ATM fees
These are the cities where ATM fees will put the biggest dent in your wallet.
5 min read
Oct 28, 2022
Karen Bennett
Senior consumer banking reporter
EXPERTISE
- Banking
- Personal finance
- Credit cards
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in English, University of Illinois
- Master’s degree in journalism, Columbia College Chicago
Karen Bennett is a senior consumer banking reporter at Bankrate. She uses her finance writing background to help readers learn more about savings and checking accounts, CDs, and other financial matters.
Karen brings decades of writing and reporting experience to the table, including the roles of credit cards writer for travel website Million Mile Secrets and money and career writer for The Cheat Sheet. Her work has also appeared in USA Today, Illinois Legal Times, and several Chicago, Milwaukee, and Washington, D.C. newspapers. In addition, she’s worked in the areas of marketing and business development, and she was product manager for a consumer money-saving website.
When she’s not writing Bankrate articles, she can often be found cheering her kids on at soccer games, cooking and reading up on saving for retirement and other personal finance topics.
Karen's latest articles
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National Savings Day: Here are 5 ways to start saving more money today
You can take better control of your finances by boosting your savings today.
4 min read Oct 12, 2022 -
How to avoid a CD early withdrawal penalty
Withdrawing your money from a CD before the term ends can be costly.
4 min read Oct 05, 2022 -
How to use autopay to manage your finances
Keeping track of bills and payments can be difficult, here’s how to make it easier.
3 min read Oct 04, 2022 -
Choosing an online bank? Look for these top 7 things
Online banks come with incentives that you may not know about, and might make one the best choice for your needs.
3 min read Jul 22, 2022 -
How freelance artists can manage their money
Being successful as a freelancer requires strong money management skills — these tips can help.
7 min read Jul 20, 2022 -
9 ways to save on back-to-school shopping
Follow these tips to shop smarter for school supplies.
4 min read Jul 11, 2022 -
Top banks for student athletes in 2022
Learn more about gaining financial independence and knowledge as a student athlete.
7 min read Jul 11, 2022
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What is the average interest rate for savings accounts?
Comparing savings rates can ensure you get the best return on your savings.
3 min read Nov 21, 2024 -
What to do if a bank rejects you for a checking account
Your banking past has come back to haunt you. Here’s how to ask for a second chance.
3 min read May 02, 2024 -
APY vs. interest rate: What’s the difference and why it matters
Here’s the difference between APY and interest rate.
4 min read Aug 31, 2023 -
What is a SWIFT code?
You’ll need a SWIFT code for international wire transfers. Here’s how to find one.
2 min read Aug 14, 2023 -
How to join a credit union: Here’s what to do to become a member
Here’s what you need to do to become a credit union member.
3 min read Jul 18, 2023 -
6 ways to manage finances with multiple income streams
These strategies will help you manage multiple income streams.
4 min read Jul 18, 2023 -
Saving money from your summer job: Top tips for students
These tips can help students maximize savings from their summer job earnings.
3 min read Jul 17, 2023 -
5 tips to make sure revenge spending doesn’t wreck your wallet
As you look ahead to opening your wallet again, consider these key tips for avoiding revenge spending.
4 min read Jul 12, 2023