Ana Staples profile

Ana Staples

Contributing Writer

Ana Staples is a credit card industry expert and journalist covering credit and personal finance. Ana has been featured on Business Insider, Bloomberg QuickTake, and CNBC, along with TV and radio stations across the country to share expertise on credit trends, credit card products, and personal finance. Previously, Ana wrote for Bankrate, Experian, and CreditCards.com, and had two columns dedicated to credit advice for young people.

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How to Decide Between a Certificate of Deposit and Series I Savings Bond in Today’s Rising Rate Environment

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Interested in a Crypto Credit Card? Here’s What You’ll Be Missing Out On

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Savings Account Rates Could Rise to 2% This Year With Fed Rate Hikes, Experts Predict. Here’s What that Means for Your Money

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How to Apply for a Mortgage (And How Long the Process Takes), Step By Step

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You Can Use a Credit Card for Buy Now, Pay Later Purchases. Here’s How to Decide if You Should

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Inflation Continues to Drive Up Prices. A Cash Back Credit Card Can Help Offset the Cost

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Women Are Smarter Credit Card Users Than Men, New Data Shows. Here’s Why, and How You Can Use Credit to Improve Your Score