Brad Hanson

Brad Hanson is a senior editor at Credit Karma. His 30 years of experience in print and digital media includes work for the Los Angeles Times-Washington Post News Service, Trucks.com and Polyvore. Most recently before joining Credit Karma, Brad was copy chief/multiplatform editor for the Business section of the Los Angeles Times and a journalism instructor at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California. Brad earned his bachelor’s degree in communications at Cal State Fullerton and master’s in management from the University of Redlands.

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How to start maximizing your American Express® Gold Card right now

The American Express® Gold Card offers plenty of value in your first few months of card membership — but it will take some work to access all of it. From the welcome bonus to the restaurant credits, this card features several ways to start earning back your $325 annual fee. But knowing how to access […]

Brad Hanson

How to start maximizing your American Express® Gold Card right now

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