Ted Rossman

About Ted

Ted Rossman is a senior industry analyst at Bankrate, specializing in coverage of the economy, credit cards and banking. He started as a credit card analyst, helping consumers maximize rewards and get out of debt, and has expanded into other areas. Ted enjoys helping people become smarter shoppers and invest for their futures, and he’s still an avid credit card rewards chaser. He regularly shares his advice with major media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, The Today Show and CNBC.

Ted has been with Bankrate since 2011. He started in the company’s award-winning public relations department and made the move to the other side of the camera in 2018. Ted’s childhood dream was to be a sports announcer, so he believes that going on TV to talk about money is the next best thing.

Ted has a keen interest in helping people answer their pressing financial questions (you can send him yours via email). He believes that a solid personal finance strategy doesn’t need to be overly complicated. For example, setting a realistic budget, making automatic savings and investing contributions and avoiding high-cost debt will serve you very well, whether you’re planning for retirement, buying a house or helping to send your kids to college.

When he’s not earning cash back on his everyday spending, Ted enjoys spending time with his wife and two young daughters, and he’s still a big sports fan.

Ted wants you to know

Ever since he signed up for his first credit card way back in 2003, Ted Rossman has been an avid user of cash back credit cards. In a typical year, he earns close to $3,000 in rewards from purchases he and his family would have made anyway. He’s especially focused on getting money back at the grocery store, which represents the largest credit card spending category for his growing family. Ted enjoys helping other people identify ways to earn more and spend less, including credit card rewards, debt reduction strategies and more.

Ted's recommended readings

• How to maximize your credit card rewards
• How to choose a balance transfer credit card
• How long does it take to raise your credit score?

Ted beyond Bankrate

How to save money on summer travel

Mortgage rates and their impact on interest paid over time

Wealth distribution in America

Americans’ credit card balances

Bankrate’s annual side hustles survey

The current state of tipping in America