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Karen Bennett
- Banking
- Personal finance
- Credit cards
- 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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Money market account vs. savings account: What’s the difference?
These financial products are very similar but have some key differences.
7 min read Jun 03, 2024 -
Cashless cash stuffing provides the best of both budgeting worlds
This crafty form of budgeting helps you manage your cash without hoarding it.
4 min read Jun 03, 2024 -
Best savings accounts for new college grads
Check out Bankrate’s savings picks to help you start off on a long financial future.
6 min read Jun 03, 2024 -
Best High-Yield Checking Accounts for July 2024
High-yield checking accounts let you manage day-to-day finances while earning a high rate of return. Check out our picks for the best.
May 14, 2024 -
Morgan Stanley Private Bank Review 2024
Read our experts' review on Morgan Stanley Private Bank's features and product offerings. Bankrate reviews and compares hundreds of banks to help find the right fit for you.
May 09, 2024 -
First National Bank of America Review 2024
Read our experts' review on First National Bank of America's features and product offerings. Bankrate reviews and compares hundreds of banks to help find the right fit for you.
May 09, 2024 -
Forbright Bank Review 2023
Read our experts' review on Forbright Bank's features and product offerings. Bankrate reviews and compares hundreds of banks to help find the right fit for you.
May 02, 2024
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17 legitimate ways to get money fast
Here are some places to look for a source of funds.
7 min read Jun 27, 2024 -
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 Jun 27, 2024 -
Current CD rates for July 2024
Check out the latest CD rates from Bankrate’s weekly survey of banks and thrifts.
3 min read Jun 27, 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.
4 min read May 02, 2024 -
Can you spend from a savings account?
There are ways to access your money and ultimately spend it. Here’s how.
4 min read Oct 03, 2023 -
What’s the difference between a money market account and a money market fund?
These accounts sound similar, but there are some key differences to know.
4 min read Oct 03, 2023 -
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 -
How to become a millionaire: 7 steps to reach your goal
The advice is really simple, but reaching the goal is more challenging than it sounds.
6 min read Aug 29, 2023