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Ben Luthi

Contributing Finance Writer

Ben Luthi is a contributing finance writer for LifeLock with more than a decade of experience covering topics like credit cards, loans, investing, and budgeting. He has a strong financial foundation from his years working in financial planning at Northwestern Mutual, banking, and auto finance. Ben has written for major publications including The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Time, U.S. News & World Report, USA Today, NerdWallet, and Wirecutter; he also contributes regularly to Experian. Outside of work, Ben enjoys spending time with his kids and pets, cooking, and traveling.

Ben holds a B.A. in Finance from Brigham Young University.

Ben Luthi

Areas of interest and expertise

Credit & Finance

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