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.

Upgrade Personal Loan 2025 Review: Should You Apply? This review analyzes the personal loans from Upgrade, including the interest rates, fees, borrowing amounts, and repayment terms. CIT Bank Money Market Account 2025 Review Photo of Valencia Patrice Higuera Valencia Patrice Higuera CIT Bank Money Market Account 2025 Review Find out whether the CIT Bank Money Market Account is a strong savings option based on its interest rates, fees, and features. Valley Bank Savings Account 2025 Review Photo of Valencia Patrice Higuera Valencia Patrice Higuera Valley Bank Savings Account 2025 Review Find out all the details of the VNB All Access Savings Account from Valley Bank and compare it to savings accounts from online banks. Vio Bank High-Yield CD Rates 2025 Review Find out whether the interest rates on Vio Bank's certificates of deposit (CDs) are able to compete with the CD rates offered by other online banks. Citi® Accelerate Savings Account 2025 Review Our review of the Citi Accelerate Savings Account looks at the interest rate and fees while considering the market availability and requirements. Chase Secure Banking Account 2025 Review Photo of Valencia Patrice Higuera Valencia Patrice Higuera Chase Secure Banking Account 2025 Review To help people who have trouble overspending on their checking accounts, Chase... BMO Student Checking Account 2025 Review Photo of Valencia Patrice Higuera Valencia Patrice Higuera BMO Student Checking Account 2025 Review As you get ready for the new school year, one major task on your mind may be to... Morgan Stanley Private Bank Max-Rate Checking Account 2025 Review Our review of the Morgan Stanley Private Bank Max-Rate Checking account looks at the interest rates, fees, and ways that you can access your account. Sesame Cash Account 2025 Review Our review of the Sesame Cash Account looks at the fees, rewards, and convenience features that could help replace your traditional checking account. Ponce Bank High Yield Savings Account 2025 Review Photo of Valencia Patrice Higuera Valencia Patrice Higuera Ponce Bank High Yield Savings Account 2025 Review Whether you’re looking to build an emergency fund or save for something major like...