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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How Life Insurance Works
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What Does Homeowners Insurance Cover?
Homeowners insurance covers property damage, theft, and personal liability. But not all policies are the same. Here’s what homeowners insurance does and doesn’t...
How Does Homeowners Insurance Work?
Learn how homeowners insurance can protect your property and finances from unexpected damage caused by natural disasters, theft, and more.
Renters Insurance in California
After 30+ hours of research, here are our picks for the best renters insurance in California, among our top partners.
How to Get a Mortgage
Find out all about mortgages, from preapproval to denial, and get tips on choosing the right lender and finding the best terms.
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 Sharing Comparison
Hometap and Unlock both offer home equity sharing agreements. One offers higher loan amounts, while...
Pet Insurance That Covers Routine Care
Pet insurance doesn’t typically cover routine care. However, pet insurance companies offer optional plans that will reimburse you for this type of care.
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.