Citi Double Cash Card vs. Chase Freedom Unlimited
Cash rewards cards with balance transfers offers generate budget savings, but be sure to compare all the details.
6 min read
Oct 23, 2023
Tim Maxwell
Contributor, Credit and Real Estate
EXPERTISE
- Credit
- Credit cards
- Loans
- Real estate
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, Fresno State University
My goal is to help people improve their financial well-being and literacy by creating factual content that’s accessible and easy to understand.
— Tim Maxwell
Early in his career, Tim worked in broadcast news as a “one-person band.” He was often responsible for capturing news events and interviewing subjects and witnesses on camera before writing and editing the package for broadcast. He later worked for 20th Century Fox and NBC/Universal in various digital media capacities.
Tim is now a freelance financial writer focusing on credit education and real estate. He is passionate about demystifying personal finance and helping people live their best lives.
Tim lives in the Sierra Nevada mountains, where he enjoys cycling, golfing and creating memories with his family. He also finds immense joy in cashing in his hard-earned credit card rewards.
Find Tim Maxwell beyond Bankrate
- CBS News
- Fox Business
- Experian
My goal is to help people improve their financial well-being and literacy by creating factual content that’s accessible and easy to understand.
— Tim Maxwell
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8 bad credit card habits you need to break
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How not to feel marginalized as an existing cardmember
Many credit card issuers continue to offer numerous perks for current cardholders.
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How to prepare your home for sale
Follow these tips when prepping your home for sale to attract the most interest — and the best offers.
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Sale-to-list ratio: Why it matters
Whether you’re buying or selling a home, it offers great negotiating intel.
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Should I pay my mortgage with a credit card?
It’s possible to pay your mortgage with a credit card, but you’ll face some obstacles, namely in fees an potential interest charges. This type of payment could also impact your credit score.
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