Funto Omojola

Lead Writer | Credit cards

Funto Omojola started writing for NerdWallet in 2020. Before joining NerdWallet, she covered personal finance-related topics for financial websites and organizations and has over five years of experience writing about money. Her writing has been featured in MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, Realtor.com, New York Post, and Nasdaq, among others. Funto earned a bachelor's degree in global and international studies and an MFA from Bard College. She is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Education: B.A. in global and international studies from Bard College, MFA in writing from Bard College

The latest from Funto

U.S. Bank Smartly Card Review: Lucrative Option for Loyalists

If you have enough money across your U.S. Bank accounts, you can double the card’s 2% rewards rate to earn an impressive 4% back on all purchases. But there are high balance requirements.

5 Things to Know About the Lane Health Healthcare Spending Card

The card can help finance some large medical bills, but it's not the most flexible or valuable option out there.

Southwest Credit Cards Tweak Sign-up Bonuses For a Limited Time

SoFi Launches Two New Invite-Only Credit Cards

What Is Imprint, and Are Its Credit Cards Right for You?

Most of its co-branded retail and travel credit cards have restrictions and are not for everyone. But the company is legitimate and safe to consider doing business with.

Navy Federal Launches New 2% Cash Back Credit Card

5 Things to Know About the Horizon Hobby Credit Card

The card doesn’t offer much value, even for the most loyal Horizon Hobby shoppers.

What Is Good Mileage For a Used Car?

Understanding what good mileage is can help you when shopping for a used car. But mileage is not the only factor to assess.

AmEx Cash Magnet, EveryDay Credit Cards Closed to New Applicants

The three rewards-earning credit cards are no longer available, but alternatives exist.

Is Your Metal Credit Card Losing Its Edge?

Once a rare luxury enhancement, metal credit cards are more attainable for the average consumer today. And there are drawbacks to consider before getting one.

5 Things to Know About the New York Yankees Credit Card

It earns rewards on Yankee Stadium purchases and everyday spending. But even MLB super-fans are likely better off with a more general and flexible cash back card.

Southwest Plus and Priority Credit Cards Boost Bonuses [Limited Time]

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Tweaks Bonus to 125,000 Points [Limited Time]

New Rove Card Promises Travel Rewards, No Credit History Needed

The travel rewards card says it will consider no credit and poor credit users — but the card is yet to launch and applicants can only join a waitlist.

5 Things to Know About the Scheels Credit Card

The card can offer decent savings for Scheels loyalists who don't mind redeeming rewards solely with the sporting goods retailer.