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Allie Johnson

Allie Johnson is an award-winning personal finance writer with more than 10 years of experience covering credit cards, mortgages, personal loans and small business. She holds a degree in magazine journalism from Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. She has written for a variety of finance publications, including CreditCards.com, LendingTree and MagnifyMoney.

Articles by Allie Johnson

Alterra Home Loans Review 2025

Alterra Home Loans overview Alterra Home Loans is a national mortgage company that has been in business since 2007 and is geared toward first-time homebuyers... read more

Carrington Mortgage Services Review 2025

Carrington Mortgage Services overview Carrington Mortgage Services has been in business for nearly 18 years and has served 1.4 million customers. They have a variety... read more

American Express® Gold Card vs. The Platinum Card® from American Express: Which Card is Best for You?

The American Express® Gold Card and The Platinum Card® from American Express are two of the best travel cards on the market. Both cards make... read more

Can a Balance Transfer Hurt Your Credit?

A credit card balance transfer usually lowers your credit score in the short term. Opening a new card can impact your score because it’s a... read more

What Is a Charge Card?

A charge card works like a credit card but has a few key differences. A traditional charge card wouldn’t usually have a preset spending limit,... read more

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