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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

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...

What Is Zero-Based Budgeting? How It Works, Pros, Cons, and Alternatives

Budgeting is one of the most powerful money tools out there. But finding the right...

What Is the 50/30/20 Rule, and Can It Work for You in 2025?

Between rising rent, student loan payments, and $9 oat milk lattes, budgeting in 2025 feels...

What Is Hyperinflation? How It Works and Why It’s So Dangerous

Imagine waking up to find that everything has doubled in price overnight. A $50 tank...

9 Empowering Personal Finance Blogs to Follow in 2025

Personal finance blogs can be a game changer. They offer advice from real people who’ve...

How Big of a HELOC Can I Get? Maximum Funding Limits Explained

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) lets you tap into your home’s equity when...

5 Best Debt Payoff Apps for 2025

Paying off debt feels more doable when you have the right tools. And one of the most helpful tools can be a debt...

IRS Hardship Program: How to Apply and Qualify

If you can’t afford to pay your tax debt, the IRS hardship program may help....

How Many Times Can You Refinance a House?

You can refinance your house as many times as you want as long as you meet your lender’s requirements. But should you? Refinancing...