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Lee Huffman

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 through the power of travel rewards. When Lee is not getting his passport stamped around the world, he's researching methods to earn more miles and points towards his next vacation.

His writing can be found on many popular travel and credit card websites such as The Points Guy, Investopedia, and NerdWallet. You can follow Lee's travels at BaldThoughts.com or listen to his weekly travel podcast at WeTravelThere.com.

Save Each Month

Save Each Month

How Much Should You Save Each Month

Updated on January 13, 2022

Determine how much you should save each month to hit your money goals, including seven strategies to boost your savings.

Mortgage shopping cart

Mortgage shopping cart

How To Shop For a Mortgage

Updated on March 13, 2022

Learn how to shop for a mortgage: Understand your options, the documents required, and how to position your credit and finances for the best rates and terms.

401k contribution chart piggy bank

401k contribution chart piggy bank

How Much Should I Contribute to a 401(k)?

Updated on November 3, 2022

Eligible workers can contribute over $20,000 to a 401(k) each year. And older workers can contribute even more. Learn the rules and exact limits for 2022.

Pre-approved for a mortgage

Pre-approved for a mortgage

How to Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage

Updated on March 13, 2022

To receive pre-approval for your mortgage, you'll need to provide numerous items for the loan officer to review and analyze. These documents include

Change million to billion

Change million to billion

How to invest a million dollars

Updated on January 13, 2022

With $1 million to invest, you have a wide variety of investments to choose from. We've covered seven broad categories of investment options for you to consider.

loan vs house and car

loan vs house and car

What Is a Secured Loan?

Updated on October 6, 2022

Secured loans require an asset to be pledged as collateral to protect the lender. Learn what they are, how they work, and the types of secured loans available.

how to invest in reits

how to invest in reits

How to invest in REITs

Updated on March 17, 2022

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) diversify an investor's portfolio and provide income from the properties, mortgages, and investments owned by the trust.

Borrowing from retirement

Borrowing from retirement

Borrowing From 401k: Everything you need to know

Updated on February 3, 2022

While 401(k) plans are meant for retirement, many plans allow you to take out a loan. We discuss how to borrow, loan limits, pros & cons, and alternatives.

401k rollover

401k rollover

How to Roll Over a 401(k) to an IRA

Updated on December 13, 2021

In this article, we'll explain what a 401(k) rollover is, how to do it, and tips to maximize the move.

Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA)

Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA)

Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) - Everything You Need to Know

Updated on January 13, 2022

Self-Directed IRAs enable investors to diversify their assets into non-traditional investments that most brokerage firms do not offer.

Guide to Buying a Second Home

Guide to Buying a Second Home

Guide to Buying a Second Home

Updated on March 13, 2022

Buying a second home is an attractive opportunity for many homeowners, but you should understand the pros and cons before committing to another property.

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