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LendingTree is compensated by companies on this site and this compensation may impact how and where offers appear on this site (such as the order). LendingTree does not include all lenders, savings products, or loan options available in the marketplace.
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LendingTree is an advertising-supported comparison service. The site features products from our partners as well as institutions which are not advertising partners. While we make an effort to include the best deals available to the general public, we make no warranty that such information represents all available products. We are compensated by companies on this site and this compensation may impact how and where offers appear on this site (such as the order).
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Charlotte Zhang

Charlotte Zhang is a credit cards writer at LendingTree, where she explains credit cards and other personal finance topics in simple terms to help readers with financial decisions.

Charlotte believes learning about personal finance is a vital skill to prepare people for different financial scenarios in life.

Prior to joining LendingTree in 2023, she spent more than a decade contributing to personal finance and insurance websites, as well as parenting, education and travel websites and magazines. Before writing professionally, she taught English in China for over a decade.

Outside of work, she enjoys knitting, spending time with her husband and two kids and leading 4-H activities for community youth.

Specialties

  • Credit card reviews
  • Credit scores and building credit
  • Budgeting
  • Life insurance

Achievements

  • 14+ years of personal finance writing experience
  • 60+ articles written for LendingTree
  • Writing has also been published in U.S. News & World Report, USA Today, The Penny Hoarder, Money Under 30 and The Simple Dollar

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, Martin Luther College

Charlotte’s favorite credit cards

“I love the simplicity of cash back credit cards. I use the Discover it® Cash Back for its rotating categories and Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card to get 2% back on everything else.”

The information related to the Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card has been independently collected by LendingTree and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of this card prior to publication. Terms apply.

The content above is not provided by any issuer. Any opinions expressed are those of LendingTree alone and have not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by any issuer. The offers and/or promotions mentioned above may have changed, expired, or are no longer available. Check the issuer's website for more details.

Articles by Charlotte Zhang

How Does a Credit Card Hold Work?

January 28, 2021

Key takeaways A credit card hold is a temporary restriction on accessing part of your card’s credit limit. Businesses such as hotels, gas stations and... read more

Should You Sign the Back of Your Credit Card?

January 16, 2021

Key takeaways Always sign your credit card, but know it does little to prevent fraud. This is an old security measure that’s being phased out.... read more

Best Credit Cards in August 2025

April 30, 2008

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