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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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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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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Newfi Lending mortgage review: A long list of loan...

The best rewards credit cards of 2021

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Cardinal Financial review: A good option for first-time homebuyers

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Texas payday loans: 5 alternatives

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USAA auto insurance review: Range of coverage options and...

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State Farm auto insurance review: Range of discount opportunities...

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The best auto loan rates of 2021

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Unemployment benefits in New Jersey: What to know

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Pay It Plan It® feature from American Express: What...

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Best starter credit cards of 2021

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The best credit cards for excellent credit of 2021

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How to track a Pennsylvania tax refund

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What are above-the-line deductions?

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What are FICA taxes?

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Alternatives to Citibank auto loans

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4 Bank of America personal loan alternatives

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Is PMI tax deductible?

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Mission Lane Cash Back Visa® Credit Card review

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Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card review

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Cash-out refinancing a car loan: Should I do it?

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Business Green Rewards Card from American Express review

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New York state tax rates: 5 Things to know

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What’s new on IRS Schedule 2?

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