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Michael Benninger

Michael Benninger

Staff writer

Michael Benninger is lead editor of banking at Forbes Advisor and a former writer at Finder, specializing in banking. His work and analysis has been featured in Business Insider, Yahoo Finance, GoBankingRates and the Los Angeles Times, among other top media. He holds a B.A. in business administration and marketing from Rowan University in New Jersey.

Expertise

  • Kids’ banking products
  • Cash management accounts
  • Fintechs and neobanks

Experience

  • Expert in kids’ bank accounts and prepaid debit cards

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in business administration and marketing | Rowan University | 1998–2002

Featured publications

Latest articles by Michael Benninger

39 articles written by this author

Mortgages

Best home equity lenders

Shopping for a new home? Here are five of the best home equity lenders in America.

Michael Benninger 13 October 2022
Best home equity lenders
Mortgages

Best mortgage lenders

Shopping for a new home? Here are five of the best mortgage lenders in America.

Michael Benninger 28 January 2022
Best mortgage lenders
Checking Accounts

First National Bank Freestyle Checking account review

First National Bank Freestyle Checking has no monthly fee, but it doesn’t earn interest.

Michael Benninger 10 November 2021
First National Bank Freestyle Checking account review
Checking Accounts

First National Bank eStyle account review

First National Bank eStyle is an online bank account without check-writing privileges.

Michael Benninger 9 November 2021
First National Bank eStyle account review
Checking Accounts

First National Bank Lifestyle Checking account review

First National Bank Lifestyle checking earns interest and includes a safe deposit box.

Michael Benninger 9 November 2021
First National Bank Lifestyle Checking account review
Compare Prepaid Cards

Figure Pay prepaid debit card review

The Figure Pay card is free and earns rewards, but it lacks several standard features.

Michael Benninger 8 October 2021
Figure Pay prepaid debit card review
Kids banking

Navy Federal Visa Buxx review

Navy Federal’s Visa Buxx card has no fees, but you must qualify for membership with the credit union.

Michael Benninger 13 July 2021
Navy Federal Visa Buxx review
Savings Accounts

Regions Savings for Minors review

This account has no fees and a low minimum deposit, but it earns little interest.

Michael Benninger 24 June 2021
Regions Savings for Minors review
Kids banking

Teaching kids about money: 9 ways to start

Fast-track your child’s financial literacy by learning how to teach your kids about money.

Michael Benninger 4 June 2021
Teaching kids about money: 9 ways to start
Cash Management Accounts

Prudential Builder Cash Management account review

The Prudential Builder cash management account gives you three investment options, but it’s missing key features.

Michael Benninger 1 June 2021
Prudential Builder Cash Management account review
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