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
HELOC Calculator: How Much Can You Borrow?
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Quicken Loans, Rocket Mortgage: Best Mortgage Options for 2025 Reviewed
Quicken Loans and Rocket Mortgage are two names you’ve likely heard, but did you know...
How to Shop for a HELOC: 17 Expert Tips to Get the Best Rate in February 2025
Shopping for a HELOC is your chance to unlock your home’s equity at the best...
Should I Refinance My Mortgage? Or Get a Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit?
Thinking about tapping into your home’s equity but unsure whether to refinance, get a home...
Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI) for Mortgages: What You Need to Know
Your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is one of the most important numbers lenders look at when...
How to Get the Best Mortgage Rate [February 2025 Guide]
Mortgage rates are finally falling after years of increases, making early 2025 a promising time...
When Is the Best Time to Take Equity Out of Your Home? [2025 Edition]
Tapping into your home equity can be a powerful financial tool—whether you’re funding a home...
How Debt Relief Improves Credit Scores by Hurting Them Short-Term
If you feel like your debt is suffocating you, you might be asking: Does debt...
Rocket Mortgage Home Equity Loan (HEL) Review
Rocket Mortgage home equity loans are a solid option if your credit score is at least 680 and you have at least $45,000...
Should You Buy a Car With a Home Equity Loan or a Car Loan?
Home equity loan vs. car loan: Which should you use to buy your next vehicle?...