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

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

Credit Card Rental Insurance: What Is It? How Does It Work?

Citi is an advertising partner.   Whether you need a way to get to the supermarket while your car is in the shop or you... read more

Redeeming Credit Card Travel Points: What You Need to Know

Turning credit card rewards into free travel may sound like magic if you haven’t done it yet. You use a card to buy groceries, gas... read more