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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IRS Hardship Program: How to Apply and Qualify
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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...
The 11 Best Personal Finance Podcasts
When I first started learning about personal finance, I loved how a good podcast could make me laugh, spark an ah-ha moment, and...
10 Best Books for Building Wealth in 2025
Finding the best wealth-building books can feel overwhelming—so many lists, so many recommendations, but not all of them are actually useful today. That’s...
How to Finance Your Airbnb With a Loan [6 Strategies]
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HELOC Calculator: How Much Can You Get in a Home Equity Line of Credit?
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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 May 2025
Shopping for a HELOC is your chance to unlock your home’s equity at the best...