Author
Gideon Sandford
Gideon Sandford is an author and contributor to thousands of articles about using credit cards and travel rewards programs to get the most value from bank relationships.
Gideon got his start as a humble student who wanted to travel the world on only a modest budget. He realized that the tips and tricks he learned navigating the maze of financial products out there could help people everywhere enjoy the same adventures, and committed to spreading the word.
“Saving money is like a muscle: if you build it up through enough practice, eventually you stop even noticing you’re using it.”
Areas of financial expertise
Credit cards
Investing
Debt management
Tax planning
Rewards
Personal finance
Education
Master of Arts, Slavic Studies, Brown University
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies, The Johns Hopkins University
Title
Contributor
Licenses and certifications
Series 65 - Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
You should know
Gideon loves to learn languages, travel, and give back to the community. Portland and the Pacific Northwest are favorite US destinations, and the Czech Republic has a special place in his heart.
Gideon Sandford articles
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