Holly Johnson
Contributing Writer
14years covering personal finance
9+ articles on LendingTree
Nationally recognized expert in online personal finance writing
Winner of the Plutus Award for Best Contributor/Freelancer for Personal Finance
Specialties
Credit card product reviews
Rewards programs guides
Travel and travel loyalty programs
Credit scores and building credit
Loan guides
Education
Attended Ball State University
Holly Johnson is a career personal finance writer who began freelancing for LendingTree in 2015. For more than a decade, Johnson has created credit card and loan content that users can rely on to make informed decisions.
As a freelancer for other publications, Johnson writes expert content on personal finance, credit cards, loyalty programs and insurance topics. In addition to writing for LendingTree, Johnson’s past and current clients include CNN, Forbes, Bankrate, Time magazine and others.
Holly’s love of personal finance also led to the creation of her debt payoff book, “Zero Down Your Debt: Reclaim Your Income and Build a Life You’ll Love.”
Holly’s thoughts on credit card rewards
I use credit card rewards to help supplement my family’s travel budget and make our trips more comfortable and fun. Flying long-haul business class is one of my favorite redemptions, and I try to do it as often as possible. If you want to do the same, I recommend focusing your rewards strategy on earning flexible points."
