Finance and credit card coverage have been regularly featured on Bankrate, CreditCards.com and NextAdvisor.com
Specializes in rewards cards, cash back and credit scores
Credit card product reviewer on Bankrate and CreditCards.com
Experience
CreditCards.com expert, Garrett Yarbrough, strives to make navigating credit cards and credit building smooth sailing for his readers. He specializes in cash back, credit scores and card offers, delivering valuable next steps toward personal financial growth. His previous agency and freelance work ranged across a variety of topics, including personal finance and technology. He then joined NextAdvisor.com, where his credit card, credit monitoring and identity theft analysis were regularly featured. Most recently, he has been a staff writer on the CreditCards.com and Bankrate teams, developing product reviews and comprehensive credit card guides.
80+ years of combined experience covering credit cards and personal finance
27,000+ hours spent researching and reviewing financial products in the last 12 months
Objective comprehensive ratings rubrics
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Personal Quote
“Sifting through reward program, sign-up bonus or card feature terms can feel overwhelming for even credit card veterans. As a CreditCards.com writer, I’ve seen how translating fine print into actionable advice can help cardholders evaluate their most valuable options and build a stronger financial future.”
Education & Honors
Bachelor’s degrees in English and History, including a minor in Creative Writing with a specialization in Business and Technical Communication, East Carolina University
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