About Aly Yale
Current Role
Personal finance writer
Expertise
- Home Equity
- Mortgages
- Real Estate
Degrees
- Bachelor's degrees in radio-TV-film and news-editorial journalism from Texas Christian University
Personal Finance Experience
Aly has been covering personal finance and real estate for more than a decade for local and national publications.
She enjoys breaking down complex topics and helping consumers make the best decisions for their money and futures.
Latest from Aly Yale
What is a USDA Loan? How They Work & Eligibility Information
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Jumbo Loan Guide
A jumbo mortgage can help you finance a higher-priced property, but it will come at a price. Most jumbo loans are harder to...
First-Time Home Buyer Programs
Buying a home can feel out of reach for many, but with these state and federal first-time home buyer programs, it doesn’t have...
Should You Use a Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit to Pay Off Credit Card Debt?
Home equity loans and HELOCs can be smart ways to pay off credit cards and...