Brian Acton

Brian Acton

Brian Acton is a freelance writer and contributor at Credit.com. Several years ago, as he worked to pay down debt and purchase a home, Brian became interested in personal finance and credit. He has been covering these topics ever since. Brian has a BA in History from Salisbury University and an MBA from UMUC. He lives in Maryland with his wife and two dogs.

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5 Credit Cards with Consistent Cash Back Rates for Every Purchase
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5 Credit Cards with Consistent Cash Back Rates for Every Purchase

Use these five cards for consistent cash back rates with every purchase.

Brian Acton

3 Wholesale Club Credit Cards for Savvy Shoppers
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3 Wholesale Club Credit Cards for Savvy Shoppers

Shopping at wholsale clubs can save you money in more ways than one - check out these four credit cards to take advantage of the perks.

Brian Acton

4 Credit Cards That Offer Companion Tickets for Your Travel Buddy
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4 Credit Cards That Offer Companion Tickets for Your Travel Buddy

Like traveling with a buddy? These five credit cards offer stellar perks for your travel companion.

Brian Acton

Discover's New Social Security Alert Feature: What Does It Do?
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Discover's New Social Security Alert Feature: What Does It Do?

Learn about Discover's new social security alert feature and how you can best utilize it.

Brian Acton

3 Credit Cards to Help Teachers Stock Their Classrooms
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3 Credit Cards to Help Teachers Stock Their Classrooms

Are you a teacher? Get rewards and perks from your credit card while you stock your classroom for the year.

Brian Acton

5 Charity-Focused Credit Cards That Help You Donate
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5 Charity-Focused Credit Cards That Help You Donate

Donating to charity is simple with these 5 cards.

Brian Acton

3 Credit Cards Bargain Hunters Will Love
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3 Credit Cards Bargain Hunters Will Love

These cards can help sweeten the deals you find even more.

Brian Acton

4 Credit Cards With Great Security Features
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4 Credit Cards With Great Security Features

These credit cards help protect you from identity theft and fraud.

Brian Acton