Poll: Live event attendance on the rise
As the world starts to reopen, many are beginning to attend live events. But some still cite fear of COVID as a reason they won’t be going to public affairs any time soon.
4 min read
Oct 25, 2021
Barri Segal
Former Reporter, Credit Cards
EXPERTISE
- Reporting on breaking credit card news
- Writing and editing all things credit-card related
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in English from Temple University in Philadelphia
About the author
More than 20 years of experience writing about credit cards and personal finance topics
Aptitude for understanding complex issues and the ability to translate and simplify them for key audiences in the form of clear and compelling copy
Ability to write in a wide range of genres, voices and styles
Experience
Barri has written in the personal finance vertical—including credit cards—for more than 20 years. She currently identifies and reports on news and top trends in the credit card industry and authors in-depth interview pieces with industry experts.
Barri's interest in all things personal finance stems from her childhood—her mother taught her at a young age how important it is to budget and save. Those lessons resulted in a lifetime of making sound financial decisions and the desire to share them with others so they improve their financial health and gain financial freedom.
Barri has worked at various online sites offering personal finance advice, and her work has appeared in a number of outlets, including GOBankingRates.com.
Education
Barri received a degree in English from Temple University in Philadelphia and has engaged in a wide variety of continuing education courses in writing and literature. She worked as a full-time freelancer for GOBankingRates.com, a personal finance website, and contributed to other websites.
Credit cards are an important financial tool when used wisely. Making the most of this tool requires cultivating good credit, choosing the right card for you, understanding the terms and staying on top of your finances every day.
— Barri Segal
Barri's latest articles
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Kentucky state taxes 2021: Income and sales tax rates
Kentucky uses a flat income tax rate of 5% for single and married filers.
1 min read Nov 24, 2021 -
Michigan state taxes 2021: Income and sales tax rates
Michigan residents pay an income tax rate of 4.25%.
1 min read Nov 24, 2021 -
Chase Sapphire Reserve: How to get 50% off travel through the Chase portal
The Chase portal is incredibly flexible, and Sapphire Reserve cardmembers get the best deal.
6 min read Oct 22, 2021 -
Chase Sapphire Preferred offers new benefits. Are more changes coming?
Don’t wait to claim these sky-high travel benefits.
2 min read Aug 13, 2021 -
Best credit cards with annual credits
While cards with a high annual fee may be a big investment, the rewards might make it worth it for you. Read which cards are our top picks for ones that include annual credits, and find out which one is [...]
5 min read Aug 13, 2021 -
Experts tell us their tips for teens with driving anxiety
There is a new epidemic claiming the lives of teens across the country, and it is not what you would expect. It is not alcohol or drugs, or even crime that is responsible for about 300,000 emergency room [...]
6 min read Jul 30, 2021 -
Credit union branching out to nonmembers with check cashing and payday loans
One Florida credit union aims to offer an alternative to check-cashing stores by starting their own, offering lower interest rates and fees. Elsewhere, middle-income consumers and college students are [...]
3 min read Jul 30, 2021 -
Robinhood IPO: 5 risks investors should consider as shares begin trading
This highly anticipated IPO comes with an interesting wrinkle for individual investors.
6 min read Jul 29, 2021
