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Benét J. Wilson

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  • Aviation Journalist and Blogger, Freelance
  • None, Airport Business
  • None, Poynter-Koch Media and Journalism Fellowship
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Covers:  Credit cards, cards policy, airlines, airports, airport security, business aviation and the airline passenger experience.
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Benét J. Wilson’s Biography

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Benét J. Wilson is a lead writer, credit cards for Bankrate. She was previously senior credit cards editor for The Points Guy and associate editor of credit cards + travel at CompareCards.com and MagnifyMoney,com. She is founder and sole proprietor of Aviation Queen LLC, an aviation/travel freelance writing and consulting business. She served as the Air Travel Expert for About.com/Trip Savvy for four years. Clients include Airport Business magazine, Tnooz, USA Today, AirwaysNews.com, the Runway…

Benét J. Wilson’s Journalist Portfolio

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Why airports are slow to install beacons

Why airports are slow to install beacons

During a recent trip to Miami International Airport, I had the chance to try out the facility's app, which is…

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A tale of two tech cities: Connecting San Francisco and Tel Aviv

A tale of two tech cities: Connecting San Francisco and Tel Aviv

Silicon Valley and Silicon Wadi have a lot in common. Both cities have nurtured entrepreneurs and innovation,…

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Is There Room for More Airline Consolidation?

Is There Room for More Airline Consolidation?

Now that Seattle-based Alaska Airlines has made its $2 billion bid for San Francisco-based Virgin America, on…

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You won't believe some of the great gifts you can buy at an airport.

You won't believe some of the great gifts you can buy at an airport.

It's holiday crunch time, or you need to get a gift for a friend or loved one -- quickly. As you fly in or ou…

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Opportunity knocking

Opportunity knocking

Clifton Baltimore is an AOPA member, commercial pilot, CFII, and a graduate of DSU who teaches at his alma ma…

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Benét's Annual Holiday Gift Guide for AvGeeks

Benét's Annual Holiday Gift Guide for AvGeeks

It's that wonderful time of year - the holiday gift-giving season. And whether your favorite avgeek is naught…

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Articles

Financial therapist vs. financial advisor vs. credit counselor: Which is best for you?

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By Benét J. Wilson Verified
| KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ) Verified
Key takeaways Do your research to decide which financial professional — a therapist, advisor or credit counselor — can best help you. It’s hard work to eliminate debt, so commit fully to the process. No matter which you choose, realizing you need help is the first step. Credit card debt is far more common than you may realize. Forty-six percent of American credit cardholders carry a balance from month to month, according to Bankrate’s 2025 Credit Card Debt Survey.
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Debt by design? The true costs of predatory credit cards

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By Benét J. Wilson Verified, Sarah Gage
| Bankrate Verified
Illustration by Bankrate Table of contents What is a predatory card? Cards aimed at consumers with poor credit scores Run the numbers to understand your options Why do people fall victim to predatory cards? Predatory card alternatives Key takeaways Predatory cards are often viewed as a last resort for those with the worst credit scores. These cards are known for sky-high interest rates, lower credit limits and myriad fees. Stronger credit-building options exist, even for those with poor credit.
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Financial therapist vs. financial advisor vs. credit counselor: Which is best for you?

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By Benét J. Wilson Verified
| WBFF-TV (Baltimore, MD) Verified
Financial therapist vs. financial advisor vs. credit counselor: Which is best for you? by Benét J. Wilson Thu, September 11th 2025 at 3:12 PM hobo_018/Getty Images Share
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I was a reporter at the Employment and Training Reporter, a weekly newsletter that was partially owned by Bloomberg BNA.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. And I still own it to remind me how far I've come.

How is social media changing news?

Social media allows journalists to interact with readers and subjects. It's also become a great source for story ideas.
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