Lee Huffman

Credit Cards Expert Writer

About

Lee Huffman spent 18 years as a financial planner and corporate finance manager before quitting his corporate job to write full time. He has been writing about early retirement, credit cards, travel, insurance and other personal finance topics since 2012. He enjoys showing people how to travel more, spend less and live better by taking control of their finances. When Lee is not getting his passport stamped around the world, he's researching methods to earn more miles and points toward his next vacation.

Lee Huffman spent 18 years as a financial planner and corporate finance manager before quitting his corporate job to write full time in 2018. Lee has been writing about early retirement, credit cards, travel, insurance and other personal finance topics since 2012. He enjoys showing people how to travel more, spend less and live better by taking control of their finances. When Lee is not getting his passport stamped around the world, he’s researching methods to earn more miles and points toward his next vacation.

His writing can be found on many popular travel and personal finance websites such as The Points Guy, U.S. News, Forbes, and NerdWallet. You can follow Lee’s travels at BaldThoughts.com or listen to his weekly travel podcast at WeTravelThere.com.

Expertise

Banking
Money
Investments
Insurance
Real estate
Credit card rewards
Loyalty programs

Achievements

Nearly 20 years of experience in banking and investments
Investing in real estate since 2006
Host of the We Travel There podcast with more than 300 episodes
Quit the corporate world in 2018 to freelance full time

Other Publications

Education

University of Phoenix (M.B.A., eBusiness)

Pepperdine University (B.S., Business Management)

Honors & Awards

Plutus Award winner

3 months ago

Grow Credit Mastercard Review 2024

The helps consumers build credit by reporting subscription service payment history to all three credit bureaus. It’s a simple way to build a positive credit history—and that’s all this card does. You won’t get a physical card, and fees for...
6 months ago

Chase Sapphire Reserve Purchase Protection

The features an up to $300 annual travel credit, Priority Pass Select lounge membership and industry-best travel protections. One of its underrated—and often unused—benefits is purchase protection against damage or theft for eligible items. Here’s what you need to know...
7 months ago

Best Western Rewards Mastercard Review 2024

If you want to earn bonus points for your Best Western stays but don't want to pay an annual fee, the is a solid choice. It includes automatic Gold elite status and offers a bonus each year based on your...
1 year ago

MGM Rewards Mastercard Review 2024

The is a rewarding credit card for travelers who like to stay at MGM properties because of its earning power, automatic elite status and other benefits. It also earns tier credits toward higher levels of elite status, which is ideal...
1 year ago

Greenlight Family Cash Card Review 2024

The is ideal for a small slice of spenders: Families that can routinely put north of $4,000 a month on their credit card and want access to or already have a subscription to Greenlight's banking and debit app for kids....
2 years ago

Amex Brings Back Balance Transfer Offers

American Express did away with all of its 0% APR balance transfer offers during the pandemic but it looks like they’re trickling back in. Now, new cardholders can take advantage of an introductory 0% APR on balance transfers on two...
3 years ago

U.S. Bank Triple Cash Rewards Vs. U.S. Bank Business Leverage Visa Signature Card

Small business owners can maximize their monthly expenses by getting a rewards credit card to boost their bottom line. U.S. Bank offers two cash-back credit cards that extend valuable benefits, generous welcome bonuses and rewards on every purchase. When comparing...
3 years ago

Can I Use A Personal Card For Business Expenses?

For many small business owners, the line between business and personal is often blurry. Corporations and limited liability (LLC) companies protect business owners from lawsuits, but those protections can be watered down when using personal credit cards for business expenses,...
3 years ago

What’s The Difference Between A Store Card And A Credit Card?

When you’re ready to make a purchase at a retailer’s register, you may be offered an incentive to apply for a store card. Many people assume that store cards are the same as traditional credit cards, but that’s not the...
3 years ago

Chase Freedom Student Credit Card Review
3 years ago

Capital One Spark Miles For Business Credit Card Review 2024

Small business owners can earn an unlimited 2 Capital One Rewards miles per dollar spent on every purchase they make with the . Rewards can be used to book travel, transferred to more than a dozen airline and hotel partners...
4 years ago

Merrick Bank Secured Card Review 2024

Consumers who are looking to build their credit history may like the . It’s a secured credit card, meaning you must submit a security deposit to the issuer in the amount of your desired credit limit—but it offers the option...
4 years ago

Wells Fargo Visa Signature Credit Card Review

The Wells Fargo Visa Signature® Card has a welcome bonus with a twist: Earn 5 rewards points per dollar on up to $12,500 spent on gas, grocery, and drugstore purchases for the first 6 months (1 point per dollar thereafter)....
4 years ago

Credit Card CVV Number: What It Is And How To Find It

While making a purchase online or over the phone, you'll notice that your credit card’s number and expiration date are not the only info you need. There's a security feature called a CVV, or card verification code, that the vendor...
4 years ago

Travel Industry and Credit Card Incentives Designed to Keep Your Cash

The offers in this post have been updated or expired. Please see the provider's site for current incentives. With so many travelers staying home right now, travel companies are hurting for cash. To avoid customers asking for a refund, many...
4 years ago

Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card Review 2024

At first glance, the might seem like merely a middle-of-the-road option for those who are loyal to the budget airline, but it comes packed with Grand Canyon-sized value, leaving similarly priced cards in the dust.
4 years ago

How to Keep Miles and Points from Expiring

You've worked very hard to earn your miles and points. You diligently spent the required amount to earn the welcome bonus and you pay all of your monthly expenses with a rewards credit card. Your miles and points balances are growing...