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Ben Luthi

Ben Luthi is a Salt Lake City-based freelance writer who specializes in a variety of personal finance and travel topics. He worked in banking, auto financing, insurance, and financial planning before becoming a full-time writer.

About Ben Luthi

Current Role

Personal finance writer

Expertise

  • Student Loans
  • Personal Loans
  • Mortgage Loans
  • Investing
  • Banking
  • Budgeting
  • Debt
  • Tax Planning

Degrees

  • Bachelor's degree in business management from Brigham Young University

Personal Finance Experience

Ben became passionate about personal finance in college when he worked a full-time job and learned how to budget to avoid taking on student loans. He ended up with a little college debt but paid it off quickly.

While in school, he interned with Northwestern Mutual, selling life insurance and creating comprehensive financial plans for his clients. After graduation, he spent time working for a regional bank and a major auto lender.

When Ben became a full-time writer, he primarily covered credit cards, particularly points and miles. He's had nearly 100 credit cards over the years and earned tens of thousands of dollars in rewards. He also wrote extensively about student loans before becoming a full-time freelancer, at which point he expanded his expertise to all things personal finance.

Latest from Ben Luthi

Cash App Taxes: Guidelines for Reporting Money Made on Venmo, Paypal, Zelle

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How to Avoid Bankruptcy: 9 Alternatives to Consider Before Filing

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Is Debt Relief a Good Idea? Here’s When It Makes Sense

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What Is Nonprofit Debt Consolidation, and How Does It Work?

Nonprofit debt consolidation can simplify your finances by combining multiple payments into one and potentially...

Tax Debt Relief Guide: When and How to Hire Services

Tax debt relief is a type of program the federal government offers to those who...

What to Know About Free Government Debt Relief Programs

If you’re struggling with debt, you might wonder whether free government debt relief programs can...

What Is a Tax Refund Advance, and Are They Available in January?

If you’re eligible for a tax refund, you may be able to get a portion...

Why Is My Direct Deposit Late?

If you have a late direct deposit, there are several possible explanations, such as bank holidays, processing errors, incorrect bank account information, payroll...

How Much Does It Cost to Refinance an Auto Loan?

Refinancing your auto loan can cost anywhere from $0 to a few hundred dollars, depending...