Alene Laney

Alene Laney

Writer

Writer

  • 10+ years covering personal finance
  • Banking, credit card and mortgage expertise
  • Work has appeared on Newsweek, The Balance, and Business Insider

Experience

Alene Laney has more than 10 years of experience in personal finance, specializing in mortgages, budgeting, banking, loans, travel, and credit cards. Laney was a high school teacher until turning to freelance writing. She is currently a finance contributor at LendEDU, SmarterTravel, Insider, SoFi, CreditCards.com, Bankrate, Time Stamped, and Newsweek.

Expertise

  • Credit cards
  • Mortgages
  • Banking
  • Loans

Education

Laney has a bachelor's in English and history from the University of Utah.

Alene’s Latest Articles

How to sell your house for cash
MortgageHow to sell your house for cash

By Alene Laney

September 20, 2024

What is seller financing?
MortgageWhat is seller financing?

By Alene Laney

September 13, 2024

What is a negative credit card balance — and what should you do if you have one?
Credit CardsWhat is a negative credit card balance — and what should you do if you have one?

By Alene Laney

November 21, 2024

Citi Strata Premier℠ Card review: The best choice for diverse spending habits?
Credit CardsCiti Strata Premier℠ Card review: The best choice for diverse spending habits?

By Alene Laney

November 21, 2024

Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card review: Is solid flat-rate cash back right for your business?
Credit CardsInk Business Unlimited Credit Card review: Is solid flat-rate cash back right for your business?

By Alene Laney

November 21, 2024

Chase Freedom Flex Review: A cash back powerhouse with no annual fee
Credit CardsChase Freedom Flex Review: A cash back powerhouse with no annual fee

By Alene Laney

November 21, 2024

The best 7 Citi credit cards of 2024: Rewards, perks, and more
Credit CardsThe best 7 Citi credit cards of 2024: Rewards, perks, and more

By Alene Laney

November 21, 2024

The Platinum Card from American Express review: Luxury travel perks at a premium price
Credit CardsThe Platinum Card from American Express review: Luxury travel perks at a premium price

By Alene Laney

November 21, 2024

The best low interest credit cards for 2024
Credit CardsThe best low interest credit cards for 2024

By Alene Laney

November 21, 2024

Capital One Platinum Secured Credit Card review: Rebuild your credit with no annual fee
Credit CardsCapital One Platinum Secured Credit Card review: Rebuild your credit with no annual fee

By Alene Laney

November 21, 2024

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