Ben Luthi

Ben Luthi is a personal finance freelance writer and credit cards expert. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and finance from Brigham Young University. In addition to Credit Karma, you can find his work on sites like Money, NerdWallet, SuperMoney and USA Today.

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Splitit personal loan review

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PayPal Pay in 4 review

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How much value does a bathroom remodel add?

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Upgrade Cash Rewards Visa® review: Potential for a low...

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What is inflation and how does it affect you?

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Hawaiian Airlines Pualani elite status: What it is and...

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Frontier Airlines elite status: What each level offers

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How to maximize Frontier Miles

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Citizens Bank mortgage review: A wide variety of loan...

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What is down payment assistance?

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Tips for selling your home: What you need to...

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Hawaiian Airline miles guide: Award flights to paradise

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IHG Rewards status levels: Maximize your hotel experience

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How to maximize IHG points

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The best credit cards for holiday shopping

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The best credit cards for shopping

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Alaska Airlines MVP status: What each tier offers

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JetBlue TrueBlue rewards guide: How to get the best...

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How to increase your Chase credit limit

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Business credit line or credit card: Which is right...

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JetBlue Mosaic elite status: What it is and how...

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What does it cost to buy a house?

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GO Mortgage review: A good selection of home loans

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Movement Mortgage review: Options for first-time homebuyers

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How to find free business checking accounts — and...

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Petal® 1 Visa® Credit Card review: Good for those...

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What are NOW accounts and should I open one?

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How to balance a checkbook in 5 simple steps

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Strong Home Mortgage review: A lender with decent mortgage...

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Filo mortgage review: An online lender for straightforward home...

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Do money orders expire? Here’s what to know.

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FDIC insurance limit: How much of your money is...

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What is a bank routing number and where can...

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Chase mortgage review: A large lender with a range...

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Current balance vs. available balance: What’s the difference?

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How to set up direct deposit to a checking...

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