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Louis DeNicola, Credit Karma contributing writer

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Louis DeNicola is a personal finance writer and has written for American Express and Discover. In addition to being a contributing writer at Credit Karma, you can find his work on MSN Money, Cheapism, Business Insider and Daily Finance. When he’s not revising his budget spreadsheet or looking for the latest and greatest rewards credit card, you might spot Louis at the rock climbing gym in Oakland, California.
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