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Jerry Brown

  • Freelance Personal Finance Writer, Freelance
Baton Rouge, New Orleans
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Covers:  Taxes Mortgages Home equity loans and HELOCs Personal Loans Credit Cards Debt
Personal finance/insurance writer for hire. Bylines in @bankrate, @insurify, @valuepenguin, @forbesadvisor and @newsweekvault Portfolio link is below👇🏿

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Jerry Brown is a personal finance writer based in Baton Rouge, La. He's been writing about personal finance for three years. Financial products he enjoys covering include credit cards, personal loans, and mortgages. Jerry was nominated for a Plutus award for best social media for personal finance in 2020.

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Here's How to Maximize the Benefits of the Chase Freedom Unlimited in 2026

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By Jerry Brown, Emily Hayes Verified, Ray Frager Verified
| Money US News
Key Takeaways New Chase Freedom Unlimited cardholders can maximize their benefits by earning the $200 sign-up bonus. To get the most value from ongoing rewards, use the card for planned purchases in its highest-earning categories. Pairing this card with two other Chase cards can potentially help you get more value from your points than redeeming for cash back. The Chase Freedom Unlimited® card is a cash back card that provides significant value.
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200K Bonus Points or $1K Cash Back – Chase Increases Bonuses on Business Cards

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By Jerry Brown, Emily Hayes Verified, Ray Frager Verified
| Money US News
Chase is increasing bonus cash back offers on three of its business cards. New Ink Business Cash® Credit Card and Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card cardholders can qualify for $1,000 cash back, up from $750, while new Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business cardholders can qualify for 200,000 bonus points, up from 150,000. At a Glance Chase is unveiling higher cash back bonuses for three of its business cards.
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I Write About Credit Cards Every Day. Here's Why I Love My Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

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By Jerry Brown, Emily Hayes Verified, Ray Frager Verified
| Money US News
Key Takeaways The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card helps me save hundreds of dollars each year on hotels. I also enjoy earning points when I dine out or purchase groceries online. I pair it with the Chase Freedom Unlimitedand the Chase Freedom Flexcards to maximize its value. I added the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card to my wallet as my first travel rewards credit card almost five years ago.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

writing for my blog, Peerless Money Mentor

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, in my tenth grade business class, over a decade ago...

How is social media changing news?

With social media being such a major part of our lives, I feel like anyone can become a journalist or reporter.