Cory Santos
Sr. Staff ReporterCory Santos is a finance writer, editor and credit card expert with over seven years of experience in personal finance. Having lived and worked worldwide, Cory now calls South Florida home, helping consumers find their ideal credit card and offering impartial and approachable advice to help them navigate their best financial lives. Cory joined Wise Publishing from BestCards, with bylines in numerous digital publications across North America, including AOL, MSN, Yahoo Finance, the Miami Herald, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and more. When he isn't scouring for the latest credit card deals and offers, Cory can be found working on his various historical research projects, jogging, or hanging out with his cats, Bentley, Cougar, and Pumpkin.
Cory Santos is a seasoned finance writer, editor, and credit card expert with a decade of experience in personal finance. As a key member of the Editorial team at Wise Publishing, Cory brings a wealth of knowledge to help consumers across North America navigate complex financial decisions. Specializing in credit cards and personal finance, Cory has honed his expertise through years of dedicated research and writing. His work has been featured in numerous print and digital publications across North America, including the **Miami Herald**, **St Louis Post-Dispatch**, **Sacramento Bee,** **Fort Worth Star-Telegram**, **AOL**, **Yahoo Finance** and **MSN**, as well as podcasts like **KOFE Talk**, establishing him as a trusted voice in the financial industry in both [Canada](https://money.ca/author/cory-santos) and the United States. He’s also authored numerous data studies and research reports, including the annual [Money.ca Canadian Credit Card Awards](https://money.ca/credit-cards), of which he is the creator and author. With a keen eye for detail and a talent for making complex financial concepts accessible, Cory continues to empower readers everywhere with the knowledge they need to make informed financial decisions everyday.
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News • Sep 10
Banker warns we could lose US farmers at alarming rate unless Trump puts ‘arms around them’ — here's what's hurting them
Some say one-third of farmers could go bankrupt.
News • Sep 10
Banker warns we could lose US farmers at alarming rate unless Trump puts ‘arms around them’ — here's what's hurting them
Some say one-third of farmers could go bankrupt.
News • Sep 10
Florida man paid $6.7K for an Italian leather sofa — then the business closed. What to do if you get stiffed by a seller
If a company files for bankruptcy while holding onto your deposit, don't consider that money gone just yet.
News • Sep 10
Florida man paid $6.7K for an Italian leather sofa — then the business closed. What to do if you get stiffed by a seller
If a company files for bankruptcy while holding onto your deposit, don't consider that money gone just yet.
News • Sep 09
Chicago man suing Home Depot for allegedly using facial recognition at self-checkout without consent — are you at risk?
The state has strict legislation covering such practices.
News • Sep 09
Chicago man suing Home Depot for allegedly using facial recognition at self-checkout without consent — are you at risk?
The state has strict legislation covering such practices.
News • Sep 09
Famous Malibu restaurant not allowed to rebuild after Palisades fire — state is offering land for a food truck instead
A seafood restaurant has sat on the site for a century.
News • Sep 09
Famous Malibu restaurant not allowed to rebuild after Palisades fire — state is offering land for a food truck instead
A seafood restaurant has sat on the site for a century.
News • Sep 05
A Missouri man has battled the city over his sunflowers for 4 years — says he won't ‘quit this fight.’ Here's the issue
The city has been ranked as one of America's most beautiful.
News • Sep 05
A Missouri man has battled the city over his sunflowers for 4 years — says he won't ‘quit this fight.’ Here's the issue
The city has been ranked as one of America's most beautiful.
News • Sep 05
Texas man loses money in ‘cash-trapping’ scam — police warn you could be a victim and not know. Here’s what to look for
It's a crude old-fashioned trick in a world of digital scams.
News • Sep 05
Texas man loses money in ‘cash-trapping’ scam — police warn you could be a victim and not know. Here’s what to look for
It's a crude old-fashioned trick in a world of digital scams.
News • Sep 04
Arkansas farmers are pleading with US government to save them — many face bankruptcy. Here's what Trump is offering
The Big Beautiful Bill does offer some funding for farmers.
News • Sep 04
Arkansas farmers are pleading with US government to save them — many face bankruptcy. Here's what Trump is offering
The Big Beautiful Bill does offer some funding for farmers.
News • Sep 03
Ohio police warn locals of new cellphone scam, but it’s drawing skepticism online. What you need to know
According to local police, this woman’s disturbing experience may not be an isolated incident.
News • Sep 03
Ohio police warn locals of new cellphone scam, but it’s drawing skepticism online. What you need to know
According to local police, this woman’s disturbing experience may not be an isolated incident.
News • Sep 03
Arizona driver says just days after getting an oil change, his engine seized up while driving on the freeway
“Where did the oil go if there wasn’t a leak that you created?”
News • Sep 03
Arizona driver says just days after getting an oil change, his engine seized up while driving on the freeway
“Where did the oil go if there wasn’t a leak that you created?”
News • Sep 02
Arkansas man bought a beer on the Vegas Strip — and it cost $2 more than earlier that day. How to spot 'surge pricing'
Soaring prices have had a negative effect on the city's tourism numbers.
News • Sep 02
Arkansas man bought a beer on the Vegas Strip — and it cost $2 more than earlier that day. How to spot 'surge pricing'
Soaring prices have had a negative effect on the city's tourism numbers.
News • Sep 02
Philly man took offer from T-Mobile that seemed ‘too good to be true’ — and his next bill proved his gut right
“I was like, ‘There’s just no way this is happening.’”
News • Sep 02
Philly man took offer from T-Mobile that seemed ‘too good to be true’ — and his next bill proved his gut right
“I was like, ‘There’s just no way this is happening.’”
News • Sep 02
This North Carolina woman says her car caught fire after dealership visit — while her daughter was still in it
"Thank God this is not a personal injury case that I’m sitting here talking about today."
News • Sep 02
This North Carolina woman says her car caught fire after dealership visit — while her daughter was still in it
"Thank God this is not a personal injury case that I’m sitting here talking about today."
News • Aug 29
Tesla’s sales down 40% in EU while Chinese EV maker BYD is up 200% — vindicating Ford CEO's bold statement in June
"We are in a global competition with China," Jim Farley said.
News • Aug 29
Tesla’s sales down 40% in EU while Chinese EV maker BYD is up 200% — vindicating Ford CEO's bold statement in June
"We are in a global competition with China," Jim Farley said.
News • Aug 27
Florida restaurants are shutting down amid a ‘tough summer’ of rising costs, weak tourism — here's why
A perfect storm of headwinds is blasting the industry.
News • Aug 27
Florida restaurants are shutting down amid a ‘tough summer’ of rising costs, weak tourism — here's why
A perfect storm of headwinds is blasting the industry.
Insurance • Aug 26
US insurers using drones to inspect homes without owners knowing — even canceling polices. What can you do?
The industry defends the practice as "less intrusive."
Insurance • Aug 26
US insurers using drones to inspect homes without owners knowing — even canceling polices. What can you do?
The industry defends the practice as "less intrusive."
News • Aug 26
FireAid raised $100M for LA-fire victims — but many say they haven't been paid. This journalist found out why
“This FireAid money is not helping the people."
News • Aug 26
FireAid raised $100M for LA-fire victims — but many say they haven't been paid. This journalist found out why
“This FireAid money is not helping the people."
News • Aug 26
Illinois couple stranded in the Caribbean, facing $25K in medical bills after husband needed emergency surgery
"He needed to go to the ICU, but the hospital wouldn't put him in ICU until I gave them $10,000."
News • Aug 26
Illinois couple stranded in the Caribbean, facing $25K in medical bills after husband needed emergency surgery
"He needed to go to the ICU, but the hospital wouldn't put him in ICU until I gave them $10,000."
News • Aug 26
NYC landlord fined $10M after showing 'callous disregard' for issues, leaving tenants to live in 'hazardous' conditions
“Many times I had to wait one week, two weeks, three weeks just for a worker to help me.”
News • Aug 26
NYC landlord fined $10M after showing 'callous disregard' for issues, leaving tenants to live in 'hazardous' conditions
“Many times I had to wait one week, two weeks, three weeks just for a worker to help me.”
News • Aug 26
Florida’s housing industry riddled with new builds that are falling apart. What prospective buyers should know
"I wouldn’t want to have my family or to be exposed myself in a home like that."
News • Aug 26
Florida’s housing industry riddled with new builds that are falling apart. What prospective buyers should know
"I wouldn’t want to have my family or to be exposed myself in a home like that."
News • Aug 26
Florida lawmaker weighs abolishing HOAs across state as residents fed up with sky-high fees and legal woes
"It might just be time we take a look if HOAs are really even necessary."
News • Aug 26
Florida lawmaker weighs abolishing HOAs across state as residents fed up with sky-high fees and legal woes
"It might just be time we take a look if HOAs are really even necessary."
News • Aug 25
South Carolina mom of 3 was left to run an entire Burger King alone for 12+ hours — now she says she was fired
"I wasn't expecting my life to change how it did."
News • Aug 25
South Carolina mom of 3 was left to run an entire Burger King alone for 12+ hours — now she says she was fired
"I wasn't expecting my life to change how it did."
News • Aug 21
Tennessee man gets scammed out of $26K for '63 Corvette on Facebook Marketplace — here's how he fell for it
Advanced payment scams abound on social media.
News • Aug 21
Tennessee man gets scammed out of $26K for '63 Corvette on Facebook Marketplace — here's how he fell for it
Advanced payment scams abound on social media.
News • Aug 20
Atlanta car dealership closes after news station exposé — but some customers out of luck. Don’t make their mistake
Buyers say they never received important paperwork.
News • Aug 20
Atlanta car dealership closes after news station exposé — but some customers out of luck. Don’t make their mistake
Buyers say they never received important paperwork.
News • Aug 19
NC senior hands over $17K in cash to fake bank worker at her door — and it's all on camera. Here’s her warning
The scammers kept her on the phone for 4 hours prior to the house call.
News • Aug 19
NC senior hands over $17K in cash to fake bank worker at her door — and it's all on camera. Here’s her warning
The scammers kept her on the phone for 4 hours prior to the house call.
News • Aug 18
Florida woman wins arbitration against car dealer over faulty Mercedes — but they still owe $66K. Here’s their response
The car had gone through a 166-point inspection.
News • Aug 18
Florida woman wins arbitration against car dealer over faulty Mercedes — but they still owe $66K. Here’s their response
The car had gone through a 166-point inspection.
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