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Charles TranFounderCharles is the founder of CreditDonkey, a review and comparison website that aims to make personal finance "donkey-proof" (easy to understand). We publish data-driven analysis to give consumers the information they need to save money and make savvy financial decisions.
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The experts at CreditDonkey provide insight and commentary on the credit issues and trends facing young adults, families, and small business owners through market research and analysis.
To schedule an interview, please contact charles@creditdonkey.com
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Sample Interviews
- CNBC on student credit cards
- Reuters on airline credit cards
- The Wall Street Journal on travel credit cards
- Los Angeles Times on credit card trends
- MarketWatch on airline credit cards
- NBC News on credit card fraud
- TIME on deals
- CBS News on deals
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution on deals
- The Christian Science Monitor on online shopping
- ComputerWorld on mobile payment
- US News on credit card debt
- Inc. on gift giving
- Forbes on college savings
- Enterpreneur on business travel
Recent Stories from the CreditDonkey Team
Apply for Business Credit Card
Applying for a business credit card is easier than it sounds. Here is how to apply for one, whether you have a corporation or a tiny home business.
Money Market vs Savings
Savings and money market accounts are both FDIC insured bank accounts. So what's the difference? Learn the pros and cons and find out which is best for you.
How Much to Spend on a Mattress
The average mattress costs between $200 and $1,500. Some cost as much as $5,000. What is a good amount to spend? Is a more expensive mattresses worth it?
Is It Better to Buy a Mattress Online or In a Store
It's cheaper to buy a mattress online but should you? Find out the difference between a bed-in-a-box and shopping at the store.
How to Buy Engagement Ring
You hear a diamond is forever when shopping for an engagement ring. But that doesn't mean you need to pay for one that long.
Cash Back Apps
Cashback apps are like coupons, but easier. Earn money on groceries, gas, and other stuff you're already buying. Find out which apps earn the most.
Best Hotel Booking Site
You've got plenty of options when booking hotels for your next trip. But which websites offer the best deals? Read this for the pros and cons you should know before booking.
Discount Travel Sites
Save money on your next vacation. These top travel websites offer deep discounts and worthwhile deals on airfare, hotel rooms, and car rentals.
Credit Unions vs Banks
Are credit unions better than banks? What's their major advantage? Take a look at the main differences before you join.
How to Invest $20
$20 may not seem like much money. But there are many investment options open to you, from stocks to real estate. Find out how to start investing with only $20.
Article Archive
Personal Capital Review: Is It Worth It?
Personal Capital is a free financial tool. But is it legit? Find out how they make money and if it's safe to use.
Betterment Returns: What You Need to Know
Betterment has low fees and is good for beginners. But what about their returns? Let's take a look at this robo-advisor's performance.
Chase You Invest Review
Chase You Invest App has a bonus promotion, low fees and mutual funds trading. But is it good for beginners? Read this review for the pros and cons.
Survey: Customer Service Statistics
When it comes to providing excellent customer service, big is definitely not better, according to the majority of respondents who participated in a new CreditDonkey survey. In almost all customer-satisfaction categories, consumers are more ...
Survey: Father's Day Statistics 2013
Nearly one-quarter of dads are feeling sentimental in anticipation of this Father's Day. In a new CreditDonkey survey, 24.7% of fathers said they are hoping for something homemade this year. However, only 15% of all the respondents said they ...
Survey: Mother's Day Statistics
A CreditDonkey survey reveals sons plan to spend more money on Mother's Day while daughters plan to spend less than they did the previous year. In the survey of over 800 Americans, nearly 1 in 4 son respondents said they plan to increase their ...
Survey: Freelance Mistakes
Nearly 70 percent of freelancers claim to have the financial expertise needed to successfully run a business, according to a recent poll by credit-card comparison site CreditDonkey.com. However, their responses to several key questions seem to ...
Survey: Retirement Savings Statistics
What's the difference between objective forecasting and cockeyed optimism? A new survey by CreditDonkey.com suggests that it's the difference between some people's saving habits and their idea of a “comfortable retirement.”
Survey: Mobile Wallet Statistics
When it comes to the shopping preferences of U.S. consumers, reports on the deaths of PCs and brick & mortar stores have been greatly exaggerated, says a new survey by CreditDonkey.com.
