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
North Carolina HELOC Rates and Lenders
Finding the best HELOC rates in North Carolina can save you thousands of dollars in interest over the life of the loan, so...
Ohio HELOC Rates and Lenders
The Buckeye State is known for its Cincinnati chili, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and its manufacturing industry. But if you’re...
HELOCs Without Prepayment Penalties
Some HELOC lenders charge prepayment penalties between 1% and 5% of the total loan amount to discourage borrowers from repaying the balance early....
Washington HELOC Rates and Lenders
You might be searching for the best HELOC rates in Washington because you want to tap into your home’s equity for a major...
Can You Have a Cosigner on a HELOC?
If you’re looking to get approved for a home equity line of credit (HELOC) but are worried your credit score or income won’t...
HELOCs for Co-ops
Getting a HELOC as a co-op owner isn’t as easy as it is for traditional homeowners. While HELOCs are a popular way to...
What Happens to a Reverse Mortgage If You Enter a Nursing Home?
Many seniors use reverse mortgages to get extra money for retirement and living expenses. You...
Best HELOCs for Fair Credit
If you have fair credit—meaning a FICO score between 580 and 669—it’s typically easier to be approved for a HELOC than an unsecured...
What Happens If You Inherit a House With a Reverse Mortgage?
If you inherit a house with a reverse mortgage, you have four main options: pay...
Reverse Annuity Mortgages
If you’re house-rich but cash-poor in retirement, you may have been tempted by reverse mortgage ads promising to turn home equity into income. A...