Michael Benninger
Lead Editor — Banking at Forbes Advisor- Claim this Profile
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Charles Milton
I highly recommend Michael Benninger. I was very impressed with his charismatic personality. He is exceedingly passionate about helping others and improving everything that he works with. He is a great communicator, a good listener, very interesting, highly talented and very well liked. He is willing to do what it takes to get the job done right. He is great to be around. A real winner!
Cary Stevenson
Michael has helped me with valuable internet skills. He knows the internet as well as anyone I know.
Charles Milton
I highly recommend Michael Benninger. I was very impressed with his charismatic personality. He is exceedingly passionate about helping others and improving everything that he works with. He is a great communicator, a good listener, very interesting, highly talented and very well liked. He is willing to do what it takes to get the job done right. He is great to be around. A real winner!
Cary Stevenson
Michael has helped me with valuable internet skills. He knows the internet as well as anyone I know.
Charles Milton
I highly recommend Michael Benninger. I was very impressed with his charismatic personality. He is exceedingly passionate about helping others and improving everything that he works with. He is a great communicator, a good listener, very interesting, highly talented and very well liked. He is willing to do what it takes to get the job done right. He is great to be around. A real winner!
Cary Stevenson
Michael has helped me with valuable internet skills. He knows the internet as well as anyone I know.
Charles Milton
I highly recommend Michael Benninger. I was very impressed with his charismatic personality. He is exceedingly passionate about helping others and improving everything that he works with. He is a great communicator, a good listener, very interesting, highly talented and very well liked. He is willing to do what it takes to get the job done right. He is great to be around. A real winner!
Cary Stevenson
Michael has helped me with valuable internet skills. He knows the internet as well as anyone I know.
Credentials
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Technical Support Fundamentals
CourseraMar, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Google Analytics Individual Certification
GoogleOct, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Google AdWords Fundamentals
GoogleSep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Google AdWords Mobile Advertising certification
GoogleSep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking
Google
Experience
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Forbes Advisor
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United States
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Consumer Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Lead Editor — Banking
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Deputy Editor — Banking
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Jun 2022 - Oct 2022
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Finder
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Australia
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Financial Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Staff Writer, Banking and Cryptocurrency
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Aug 2020 - Mar 2022
I write and edit content about a variety of financial products and providers to help consumers make educated decisions about how to save and spend their money. I write and edit content about a variety of financial products and providers to help consumers make educated decisions about how to save and spend their money.
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Self-Employed
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Writing and Editing
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700 & Above Employee
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Freelance Writer and Editor
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Dec 2016 - Jan 2021
From fitness to finance and from psychology to cybersecurity, I’ve written about a wide range of topics while freelancing for agencies, startups, and app developers. From fitness to finance and from psychology to cybersecurity, I’ve written about a wide range of topics while freelancing for agencies, startups, and app developers.
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Blinkist
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Germany
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E-Learning Providers
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100 - 200 Employee
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Contributing Writer
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Dec 2016 - Dec 2020
I write about a variety of topics for the German company behind an innovative learning app named Blinkist. I also breathe new life into older, underperforming articles with a goal of increasing clicks and downloads. I write about a variety of topics for the German company behind an innovative learning app named Blinkist. I also breathe new life into older, underperforming articles with a goal of increasing clicks and downloads.
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The San Diego Union-Tribune
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Contributing Writer and Editor
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Jun 2016 - Mar 2020
For more than 5 years, I’ve been tasked with writing about local people, places, and events for the Union-Tribune' Pacific San Diego Magazine — one of Southern California’s most popular monthly publications. For more than 5 years, I’ve been tasked with writing about local people, places, and events for the Union-Tribune' Pacific San Diego Magazine — one of Southern California’s most popular monthly publications.
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PACIFIC
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United States
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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SEO Content Writer and Editor
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Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
During my two years as a full-time writer and editor for this SEO-driven agency, I created content for many well-known brands including Mint, Microsoft, Expedia, Jacuzzi, and Travelocity. During my two years as a full-time writer and editor for this SEO-driven agency, I created content for many well-known brands including Mint, Microsoft, Expedia, Jacuzzi, and Travelocity.
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Constant Contact
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Solution Provider
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Jan 2009 - Dec 2014
I help small businesses grow and succeed through use of Constant Contact's tools and services. I help small businesses grow and succeed through use of Constant Contact's tools and services.
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Independent Marketing Consultant
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Greater San Diego Area
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Owner
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Jan 2009 - Jan 2013
I help small businesses, organizations and solo professionals get started--or get better at--marketing themselves online. I help small businesses, organizations and solo professionals get started--or get better at--marketing themselves online.
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Education
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1998 - 2002
Rowan University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
