About Cassidy Horton, MBA
Current Role
Personal finance writer
Expertise
- Banking
- Home Equity
- Mortgages
- Financial Planning
- Budgeting
- Tax Planning
Degrees
- Bachelor's degree in public relations and MBA from Georgia Southern University
Personal Finance Experience
Cassidy has researched and written more than 1,000 articles on banking, loans, debt, 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, MBA
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Living Paycheck to Paycheck: What It Is, 2025 Statistics, and How to Break the Cycle
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What Is Zero-Based Budgeting? How It Works, Pros, Cons, and Alternatives
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What Is the 50/30/20 Rule, and Can It Work for You in 2025?
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What Is Hyperinflation? How It Works and Why It’s So Dangerous
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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
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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...