Lee Huffman

Credit Card and Personal Finance Expert

Lee Huffman is a credit card and personal finance expert at MoneyGeek. He has spent 18 years as a financial planner and corporate finance manager, with 12 years of experience writing about early retirement, credit cards, travel, insurance and other personal finance topics. His writings are published on The Points Guy, Investopedia and NerdWallet.

Huffman earned his business management degree from Pepperdine University and his master's degree in eBusiness from the University of Phoenix. He enjoys showing people how to travel more, spend less and live better through the power of travel rewards.

Credentials: Green Belt Six Sigma

Education: BS in Business Management from Pepperdine University, MBA in eBusiness from University of Phoenix

Expertise: Personal Finance, Taxes, Insurance, Credit Cards, Loans, Budgeting, Real Estate, Investing, Stock Market and Airline, Hotel Loyalty Programs

Latest Written

How to Use Credit Card Points to Pay for a Vacation

Learn how to use credit card points or miles for travel. These money-saving tips could improve your next vacation with free upgrades, benefits and more.Read More

Best Credit Cards for Bad Credit (300-579) in 2024

Your credit card options may be limited if your credit score ranges from 300-579, but our experts at MoneyGeek have found the best cards for bad credit. Read More

Latest Expert Reviews

Parents' Guide to Debit and Credit Cards for Kids

Giving your child a debit or credit card could help teach them about financial responsibility. Review the pros and cons, card options and more in this guide.Read More

Guide to Money Management and Investing During a Recession

With mixed signals coming from the economy, determining how to prepare for a recession involves a combination of savings and investment strategies.Read More

How Much Are Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles Worth?

Find out how to use Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles to get the best possible value, and take a look at how you can earn more miles faster.Read More

How Much Are Frontier Airlines Miles Worth?

Learn how much Frontier Airlines miles are worth based on different factors and determine which redemption methods might work best for you.Read More

How To Upgrade or Downgrade Your Capital One Card

MoneyGeek shares how you can upgrade or downgrade your Capital One credit card and the potential pros and cons of doing so.Read More

How To Upgrade or Downgrade Your Discover Card

MoneyGeek outlines how to upgrade or downgrade your Discover credit card. We also weigh the pros and cons to see if a product change is worth it.Read More

Latest Expert Contributions

The Basics of Credit Cards Explained

A credit card is a financial product that allows you to borrow money for everyday purchases with the goal of paying off the balance each month.Read More