Jacqueline DeMarco

Contributor

EXPERTISE

Personal finance
Credit cards
Rewards credit cards
Travel credit cards

EDUCATION

Literary Journalism and Digital Arts degrees, the University of California Irvine (UCI)

“People like to say money doesn’t matter, but that’s not true. When we are in control of our finances and have good financial health, every area of our lives benefits. From our health, to our careers, to our relationships, being financially well can improve all areas of our life. The first step towards financial wellness is knowledge and I hope that my work provides people with the tools they need to make the right financial decisions for them.”
— Jacqueline DeMarco

Jacqueline DeMarco is a contributor to Bankrate covering personal finance, including credit cards, rewards credit cards and travel credit cards. In addition to Bankrate, she has contributed to LendingTree (including Student Loan Hero and ValuePenguin), Credit Karma, Fundera, Chime, MagnifyMoney, SoFi and Northwestern Mutual.

During college, DeMarco interned at a retirement plan advisory firm and was tasked with creating a presentation on the importance of financial wellness. During her research into how money can affect our health, relationships and career, she realized just how important financial education is.

“People like to say money doesn’t matter, but that’s not true. When we are in control of our finances and have good financial health, every area of our lives benefits. From our health, to our careers, to our relationships, being financially well can improve all areas of our life. The first step towards financial wellness is knowledge and I hope that my work provides people with the tools they need to make the right financial decisions for them.”
— Jacqueline DeMarco

Jacqueline's latest articles

What’s the value of your American Airlines miles?

The value of your American Airlines miles depends on how you’re redeeming them.

4 min read Feb 01, 2024
Chase Freedom Flex vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred

Find out which Chase credit card is best for your spending habits.

7 min read Nov 23, 2023
A guide to foreign transaction fees

Foreign fees can pile up quickly if you are not mindful of your international spending. Here’s what foreign transaction fees are and how to avoid them while traveling internationally.

5 min read Oct 20, 2023
How to destroy a metal credit card

When scissors aren’t enough to destroy your metal credit cards, try these methods instead.

3 min read Jul 31, 2023
Student credit card debt statistics

Building credit in college is a great idea — if you can avoid unnecessary debt.

5 min read Dec 21, 2022
What is an affinity credit card?

Affinity credit cards make it easy to donate to a cause.

5 min read Nov 17, 2022
Are you ready for your first credit card?

Credit cards are great credit-building tools, but think carefully before applying.

7 min read Oct 06, 2022
Why did my credit card issuer just increase my credit limit?

Responsible credit usage or change in income may result in a credit increase.

4 min read Sep 08, 2022