About Ben Luthi
Current Role
Personal finance writer
Expertise
- Credit Cards
- Consumer Credit
- Student Loans
- Personal Loans
- Mortgage Loans
- Investing
- Banking
- Budgeting
- Debt
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
How to Refinance an Auto Loan
Refinancing an auto loan can have many benefits, but better terms aren't guaranteed. Here's what to consider and the steps you can take.
Can I Prequalify for a Home Equity Loan or HELOC?
Not all home equity lenders offer prequalification, but those that do make it easier to...
Do You Have to Pay Off a HELOC When Refinancing?
You may not need to pay off a HELOC when you refinance, but the subordination...
Who Owns My Student Loans?
The company that owns your student loans may not be the company you applied with or even the company that services your debt....
How Many Student Loans Can I Take Out?
Before taking out student loans, understand both the annual and total limits of both federal and private student loans.
Student Loan Forgiveness Tax Implications
If your student loans are forgiven, you may owe taxes on the canceled balance.
State Student Loans
State student loans are a form of private aid that can be used to pay for college.
Best Food Truck Loans
When starting a food truck business, you'll probably need to tap into various sources of funding. Food truck loans can include small business...
Upstart Competitors and Alternatives for Personal Loans
Upstart offers flexible loan options for borrowers of all credit scores, but compare these Upstart...
Student Loan Consolidation: The Ultimate Guide
Student loan borrowers who have more than one loan and want to simplify their repayment...