Lee Huffman

Occupation Credit Card and Personal Finance Expert

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

Credentials Green Belt Six Sigma

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

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.

Lee's 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.

Latest Written

How to Pay for a Vacation with Credit Card Points

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.

Best Credit Cards for Fair Credit (580 to 669) in 2024

The best credit cards for fair credit can build your credit score while also offering rewards, free credit scores and other benefits for consumers.

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.

Latest Expert Reviews

How to Do a Balance Transfer With Citi

Our guide on Citi balance transfers explains how to transfer your balance to a Citi card, enjoy 0% intro APR offers and find the best card for your needs.

How to Do a Balance Transfer With Wells Fargo

Learn everything you need to know about transferring a balance to Wells Fargo. We explore steps, fees and the best Wells Fargo balance transfer cards.

How to Do a Balance Transfer With Discover

Looking to do a balance transfer with Discover? We break down the process and everything you need to know about Discover's best balance transfer cards.

How Much Are Capital One Rewards Miles Worth?

Take a look at how the value of Capital One rewards miles changes based on the redemption method and determine which one works best for you.

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.

Best Credit Cards for Marriott Loyalists in 2024

The best credit cards for Marriott loyalists let you earn rewards points faster and offer various other benefits. We help you select one based on your specific needs.

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.