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Lee Huffman

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.

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As you build your savings account balance, you may wonder, “how much should I have in savings?” The right answer depends on your income, expenses, and goals.
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The best credit cards for young adults to build good credit and learn good financial habits. Having no annual fee, rewards or benefits provide additional value.
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What is a CD (certificate of deposit)?

A certificate of deposit (CD) is a bank product that offers the buyer a fixed interest rate for a set amount of time, usually between 30 days and five years.

Are CDs worth it?

Many investors wonder if CDs are worth it when interest rates are changing. We share the pros and cons of CDs and suggest alternatives to consider.
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What is the average retirement age?

Are you wondering what the average retirement age is? It varies based on money, health, and lifestyle. We share stats, tips and advice to help you reach your goals.

What is a REIT?

For investors who want to know what a REIT is, we explain what they are, the different types of REITs, how they work, how they're taxed, the pros and cons, and how to buy them.

Types of savings accounts

Savings accounts are important tools to earn interest and save for your goals. There are many types of savings accounts depending on what you are saving for.
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There are many ways for investors to learn how to invest in real estate depending on how much they have to invest and how involved they want to be.

Checking vs. savings accounts

When opening a bank account, should you choose a checking vs. savings account? Each has its pros and cons and we'll analyze its features to help you decide.

Debit cards vs. credit cards

Should you use a debit card or a credit card for purchases? We compare the pros and cons of each to determine which is right for you.
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How to budget money

When thinking about how to budget money, understand that there are different types of budgets and that certain budgets may work better for you than others do.
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Stock market investing is a proven path to increasing your wealth. However, many investors are unsure of how the stock market works or how to get started.