About the author
I take a fair amount of heat for being thrifty, and I'm not sure that's a bad thing. Living within your means and simplifying where possible are two of the keys to financial wellness, and my personal experience bears it out. That said, I'm not averse to occasionally splurging on a pair of well-made sneakers or an MLB streaming package (Bronx Bombers Rule).
Expertise
Personal finance, credit cards (balance transfer, zero interest and student)
Personal finance experience
- Writer and Editor for The Simple Dollar (2017-2018)
- Senior Editor, Bankrate.com (2018-2021)
Previous professional experience
- Reporter, news editor, city editor and editorial page editor at two daily newspapers in North Carolina
- Two-time winner, North Carolina Press Association Journalism Contest
Education
B.A. in Mass Communication with Distinction, University of North Carolina at Asheville
Notable publications
Barry's latest articles
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The best credit cards with no foreign transaction fees are good for more than just travel. Shoppers and business owners can also save on overseas purchases with one of our top-rated cards.
20 min read
Oct 02, 2023
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Put money back in your wallet on each eligible purchase using the best cash back credit cards available from Bankrate's partners.
29 min read
Oct 02, 2023
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To help keep your credit utilization low, credit card industry analyst Ted Rossman recommends a twice-monthly payment schedule.
3 min read
Jan 01, 2020