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
Georgia HELOC Rates and Lenders
If you’re in the Peach State and considering a home equity line of credit (HELOC), securing the best rate can save you money....
Best Colorado HELOC Lenders and Rates [2025]
A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a flexible way to tap into your home’s equity for things like renovations, paying off...
How Much Can I Borrow on a HELOC?
If you’re a homeowner, you may have big dreams for your property but not enough cash on hand to make them a reality....
Do Home Equity Loans Make Sense for Seniors?
Home equity loans for seniors: A smart financial move or a risky proposition? As the U.S. population ages, more and more seniors are...
What Is a Floor Interest Rate on a Loan?
A floor interest rate is the minimum rate a lender will charge on variable-rate loans, such as adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs), HELOCs, reverse mortgages,...
Can You Apply for a HELOC After Refinancing Your Mortgage? A Complete Guide
If you’ve recently refinanced your mortgage and need extra money, you might wonder whether you...
Best HELOC Introductory Rates
After hours of research, here are our picks for the five best HELOC introductory rates among many lenders.
Hometap vs. Unlock: Home Equity Agreement Comparison
Hometap and Unlock both offer home equity sharing agreements. One offers higher loan amounts, while...
How to Pull Equity Out of Your Home
There are many ways to access home equity, including home equity loans, HELOCs, cash-out refinances, and home equity sharing agreements.
Hometap vs. Point: Which Home Equity Company is Better?
Hometap and Point offer home equity investments to homeowners in need of cash. In this...