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EDUCATION

University College of Northern Denmark (UCN)

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American Society of Journalists and Authors
American Writers & Artists Institute
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Margrethe Tobiassen

Personal Finance Writer

HIGHLIGHTS

More than 10 years' experience as a personal finance writer
Regularly dives into the personal and business credit card products to stay up to date on the current market and latest offers
Covers complex issues in a simple, easy-to-understand way

HIGHLIGHTS

More than 10 years' experience as a personal finance writer
Regularly dives into the personal and business credit card products to stay up to date on the current market and latest offers
Covers complex issues in a simple, easy-to-understand way

EXPERIENCE

Margrethe Tobiassen is a freelance writer who covers personal finance and business credit card products. She is an expert in writing about strategies, tips, and stories about personal finance, money management, credit improvement, and much more. She is a graduate of University College of Northern Denmark. For seven years, she held the position of news/chief editor for several popular online resources on credit and debit card ins and outs. Margrethe has been covering personal finance topics, answering questions, and sharing her expert opinion with Credit-Land.com visitors for the past five years.
Margrethe's LATEST
ARTICLES
Mar 02, 2026
article by Margrethe Tobiassen

Visa vs. Mastercard:
An Overview of Two Major Credit Card Networks
Quick Summary Visa and Mastercard are global payment networks, not banks. They process transactions but do not set card terms. For most users, the difference between them is minimal, with nearly...
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Sep 18, 2025
article by Margrethe Tobiassen

Best Credit Cards to Access Admirals Club Lounges
The best way to escape crowded airport terminals is by getting access to an airport lounge. With more than 50 locations worldwide, the American Airlines Admirals Club® lounges are an...
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Aug 06, 2025
article by Margrethe Tobiassen

5 Reasons To Get The Citi Strata℠ Card
Citi has launched a new credit card: the Citi Strata℠ Card. This card is a cheaper version of the existing Citi Strata Premier® Card but still offers great rewards and benefits. The card...
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Dec 13, 2024
article by Margrethe Tobiassen

Best Credit Card Combinations to Maximize Rewards
Having multiple credit cards makes it easier to maximize rewards in different spending categories and get other valuable benefits. The trick is to have credit cards that complement each other. The...
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Aug 29, 2024
article by Margrethe Tobiassen

Best Credit Cards for Large Purchases in 2026
If you are looking to get a new credit card for your upcoming big purchase, look no further. We compared credit cards from our partners to find great offers for different strategies and goals. As a...
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