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Cassidy Horton

Cassidy Horton is a finance writer passionate about helping people find financial freedom. With an MBA and a bachelor's in public relations, her work has been published more than a thousand times online.

About Cassidy Horton

Current Role

Personal finance writer

Expertise

  • Banking
  • Insurance
  • Home Loans

Degrees

  • Bachelor's degree in public relations and MBA from Georgia Southern University

Personal Finance Experience

Cassidy has researched and written more than a thousand articles on banking, insurance, loans, and more. She first became interested in the personal finance industry after paying off $18,000 in debt within 10 months of graduating college.

Cassidy later went on to triple her salary in two years by ditching her eight-to-five job to write for a living. Today, she runs her own copywriting business and a finance website for freelancers.

Latest from Cassidy Horton

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Why Are Gas Prices Rising? 2025 Trends and Predictions

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What Do Financial Advisors Do, and Do You Need One?

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How to Create a Budget From Scratch: 6 Easy Steps

You know that nagging feeling in your gut? The one that says, “I should be...

The 10 Best Budgeting Apps for 2025

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Money Pickle Review 2025: A Surprisingly Helpful First Step Toward Financial Planning

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How to Avoid Overdraft Fees [8 Ways]

Overdraft fees are the worst kind of surprise. You go to buy groceries or fill up your tank, and boom … your account...

Living Paycheck to Paycheck: What It Is, 2025 Statistics, and How to Break the Cycle

Living paycheck to paycheck means your money runs out before the month does. There’s no...