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
Better Mortgage Review
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Home Equity Loan Calculator [LTV and Loan Amount]
There are many ways to tap into the equity in your home, including a home...
Alternatives to Home Equity Loans or HELOCs
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Best Mortgage Lenders
Finding the right mortgage lender can help to make your home more affordable. Check out our picks for the best mortgage lenders, including...
How Interest-Only HELOCs Really Work
Interest-only HELOCs can be a good way to tap your home equity, but they do have disadvantages. Should you use one for your...
Mortgage Calculator: Estimate Your Monthly Payment
Our mortgage calculator can help you get an estimate of your monthly payment and total...
Best Mortgage Refinance Companies
A mortgage refinance loan could lower your rate or reduce your monthly payment—or both. Our picks for the best mortgage refinance companies include...
Shared Appreciation Mortgage Definition and Lender Options
Shared appreciation mortgages are hard to find, but they can help you buy a home...
15- vs. 30-Year Mortgage: Which Is Right for You?
A 15-year-mortgage has higher monthly payments but lower total costs. The 30-year mortgage is the...