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As seen in: Forbes Advisor, MSN, Nasdaq, Yahoo, Finder.com, ValueWalk, MediaFeed.org, ACAMS Today
Covers:  Personal Finance, Kids' banking, Savings, Budgeting, Anti-money laundering, Banking, Fraud
Alexa Serrano Cruz, CAMS, is a senior editor at Finder, where she helps Americans make informed decisions about their finances.

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Alexa Serrano Cruz’s Biography

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Alexa Serrano Cruz is a Deputy Editor at Forbes Advisor. Prior to joining, she was the senior editor at Finder, where she specialized in banking. As a personal finance expert, she helps Americans make informed decisions about their finances. Her expertise includes savings, budgeting, kids’ banking, and more.

A former certified anti-money laundering specialist, Alexa’s personal finance expertise has been featured in top publications, including Nasdaq, Best Company, U.S. News & World Report, MSN,…

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How Long Do Cats Live? And How To Help Them Thrive

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Can Dogs Eat Blueberries?

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Why Americans Aren't Switching Over to High-Yield Accounts

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4 Reasons Online Banks Shouldn't Be Overlooked

4 Reasons Online Banks Shouldn't Be Overlooked

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Celebrating Excellence - ACAMS Today

Celebrating Excellence - ACAMS Today

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Empowering Financial Independence: The Evolution and Future of Debit Cards for Young Savers

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Tomo Credit Card review

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By Bethany Hickey Verified, Alexa Serrano Cruz Verified
| Finder.com Verified
As of June 2024, signing up for the Tomo card means getting put on a waitlist. You can go to the website and select Apply Now after entering your email, but it just says your card has been “reserved.” There’s no timeline as to when you’ll be able to apply, so if you’re really interested in the card, you’ll have to check your email for updates. Tomo doesn’t require US citizenship to apply — a nice perk, as most credit cards do. Tomo accepts either an SSN or ITIN with a government-issued ID.
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Kovo Credit Builder review

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By Bethany Hickey Verified, Alexa Serrano Cruz Verified
| Finder.com Verified
Kovo is best for someone who needs to start building a payment history or those on the road to credit repair. Kovo is rather affordable. While there’s no monthly fee, you’ll make $10 in monthly installments to add up to two years of payment history to your credit reports. Overall, it’s best for someone who wants to improve their credit score and avoid taking on debt. Most credit-building loans involve making monthly payments into a savings account.
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Banks with Instant Mobile Check Deposit Availability

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By Bethany Hickey Verified, Alexa Serrano Cruz Verified
| Finder.com Verified
Most banks offer online banking services with mobile check deposits that require endorsing the check, taking a picture of it, entering the amount and submitting the deposit — all through your phone without the need to visit a physical branch. However, check deposits can take a few days to clear with most banks, but a handful offer mobile check deposits with instant fund availability. These banks make mobile check funds available immediately — or, at the very least, within the same day.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

In 2013, I worked as an editor and columnist.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, many years ago.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Ahrefs, SeoSurfer, Copyscape, GoogleAnalytics, Clearscope