Money Geek: Making the most of your money

UC economist lends expertise to financial trade publication

University of Cincinnati economist and Director of the Alpaugh Family Economics Center, Julie Heath, is a contributor to two recent articles on finance in Money Geek, a website that provides information on personal finance.  

In the first article, under the header “Best Low-Interest Rate Credit Cards & Offers in 2022”, Health explains the ins and outs of using credit card and how to find the best low-interest credit card and what fees and restrictions may apply.   

In the second article, under the header “The Best Rewards Credit Cards of 2022”, Heath answers questions about rewards cards and how to make decisions based on need.

The UC Economics Center, a partner of the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services, equips students in grades K-12 with practical economic knowledge and skills through in school programs and teacher training. These students are learning how to participate in the global economy and lead financially productive lives. Through its work, the Economics Center and its partners contribute to the health and vitality of our regions’ economy.

Read the Q & A with Julie Heath on low-interest cards

Read the Q & A with Julie Heath on rewards cards

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