Ben Huber

Co-Founder

After graduating from Virginia Tech in 2011 and Western Governors University in 2015, Ben worked as a Clinical Administrator for a regional hospital network before launching DollarSprout with his long-time friend and business partner, Jeff, in October of 2017.

A long-time entrepreneur, Ben used his corporate experience, along with an established interest in hosting and web design, to launch what has become one of the fastest-growing personal finance sites in the world.

A quoted consumer behavior and personal finance expert in numerous online publications, including NBC, Business News Daily, Business.com, Discover Bank, MarketWatch, Intuit, Policygenius, Yahoo, and more, Ben works to help others make and save more money.

To date, DollarSprout has helped over a million readers get a better handle on their finances. All of the content on DollarSprout is crafted with the intent to help readers worry less about money and make smarter financial choices — an important mission to Ben and Jeff.

Outside of work, Ben is a sports enthusiast (both playing and observing) and enjoys spending time with his wife, Morgan, and his dogs, Stella and Zoey.

To learn more, connect with Ben on LinkedIn.

I Spent $100K Flipping Pokémon Cards. Here’s How It Went

If there were a silver lining to be found amidst an angst-filled 2020, it was that many people had the free time to rediscover things that were previously important to them. Reconnecting (virtually) with old friends, their love for being outdoors, a rekindled fire for an old hobby. You name it, we learned a lot…

Ben Huber 20 Apr

29 Best Work From Home Jobs Hiring Now

Work from home jobs have become extremely popular. 115% more popular according to a recent study by FlexJobs and Global Workplace Analytics. As such, it’s no surprise that the 1.8 million Americans that left their jobs between 2005 and 2017 cited greater flexibility, increased happiness, and better pay as primary factors in their decision to…

Ben Huber 01 Jun

How to Start a Podcast 3 Simple Steps (Beginner’s Guide)

You probably know that more and more websites are created every day. With new content creators and bloggers jumping into the online world, it’s getting harder to stand out from the crowd. Most people think that by being consistent and putting in more time and effort, they can eventually beat the competition. But what if…

Ben Huber 10 May

6 Ways to Get Discounted (or Free) Spotify Premium

Music can turn even the dullest activity into something enjoyable. If you’re like most people, you love listening to your favorite tunes when working out, doing the dishes, or commuting to work. With services like Spotify, you can easily stream your favorite playlists, find customized radio stations, and even listen to podcasts. To get the…

Ben Huber 06 Feb

5 Signs You Might Have a Shopping Addiction

Most of us get carried away with our spending from time to time. Maybe you sometimes buy an extra item at the grocery store or indulge in some retail therapy. But there’s a fine line between shopping for fun and having a full-blown shopping addiction. Labeling yourself or someone else as a shopping addict may…

Ben Huber 17 Jan

5 Apps to Find Cheap Gas Near You

Four days ago I left work with an almost empty gas tank and pulled into the gas station around the corner to fill up. Two blocks later, though, I saw another gas station that offered its gas at 10(¢)/gallon cheaper than what I just paid. I don’t ever want that to happen again. And fortunately,…

Ben Huber 04 Jan

18 Financial Goals to Set and Achieve This Year

Achieving financial goals takes a little more than just luck. It requires discipline, dedication, and repeated sacrifice. It means setting short- and long-term financial goals and then following through on them. Unfortunately, these are things with which the majority of Americans seem to struggle. Research, however, suggests that simply writing out a list of financial…

Ben Huber 20 Dec

12 Easy Ways to Get Cheap Movie Tickets

Movie theaters are a great place to take a break from reality. But with the average price for a movie ticket at $9.16, not including popcorn and drinks, seeing a blockbuster can be pricey.[1] Since skimping out on friends due to budgetary issues is the last thing anyone wants to have to do, figuring out…

Ben Huber 02 Dec

How to Start an Interview Series With Leaders in Your Niche

This post was originally written by Drew DuBoff from DrewDuBoff.com. Are you tired of seeing the same lead-generation tactics being blasted in your face by Facebook ads and big-name bloggers? You know, the ones that say, “All you have to do is include a lead magnet in your post and email subscribers will just come…

Ben Huber 05 Aug

6 Expert Tips for Promoting Your Blog on Instagram

I firmly believe that blogging on Instagram is one of the most important things you can do in terms of marketing your business. That’s not to say that you should ignore huge traffic drivers such as Google and Pinterest. But when it comes to getting loyal fans and readers, it’s all about Instagram. Instagram allows…

Ben Huber 01 Jul