Articles by Valencia Patrice Higuera

Valencia Higuera is based in Virginia and she covers budgeting, credit cards, and student loan debt, with expertise in frugal living, general banking, and mortgages. She is a self-proclaimed personal finance junkie. Valencia has contributed to publications and outlets including MSN, The Huffington Post, CBS News, Investopedia, and more. Education: B.A. in English from Old Dominion University.

Should You Use a HELOC to Buy a Car? Learn about the pros and cons of using a home equity line of credit (HELOC) to buy a car, including the risks and costs involved. Wells Fargo Propel American Express Credit Card 2024 Review Photo of Valencia Patrice Higuera Valencia Patrice Higuera Wells Fargo Propel American Express Credit Card 2024 Review Is American Express your preferred brand? Are you looking to earn more reward... PNC Bank Student Checking Account 2024 Review Photo of Valencia Patrice Higuera Valencia Patrice Higuera PNC Bank Student Checking Account 2024 Review Find out what checking account is offered by PNC Bank for college students. Compare its features and fees to those from other student checking accounts. Bank of America Student Checking Accounts 2024 Review Find out whether Bank of America's student checking account option has the fee policies and features to compete with other student checking options. BankAmeriDeals Rewards Review 2023: Earn More Rewards at Specific Brands As a Bank of America customer, the BankAmeriDeals offers additional opportunities to earn bonus rewards on spending that was going to happen anyway. U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Card 2024 Review: Should You Apply? Photo of Valencia Patrice Higuera Valencia Patrice Higuera U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Card 2024 Review: Should You Apply? The U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve credit card is worth considering if you’re a... Bank of America Premium Rewards Credit Card 2024 Review: Should You Apply? Photo of Valencia Patrice Higuera Valencia Patrice Higuera Bank of America Premium Rewards Credit Card 2024 Review: Should You Apply? The pool of travel rewards credit cards to choose from is constantly growing and... American Express Cash Magnet Card Credit Card 2024 Review For consumers who want cash back on their spending, learn about the American Express Cash Magnet Credit Card to see if it delivers on the cash back earnings. TD Ameritrade Cash Management Account 2024 Review We review the TD Ameritrade Cash Management account to find out if the fees and features are better than other checking account options available. People’s United Bank Personal Loan 2024 Review: Should You Apply? Photo of Valencia Patrice Higuera Valencia Patrice Higuera People’s United Bank Personal Loan 2024 Review: Should You Apply? Whether you need money for home improvements, debt consolidation, or a wedding, a...