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
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: How They Work and Your Best Options
Getting a HELOC as a co-op owner may seem challenging, but it’s entirely possible with...
Complete Guide to All-in-One HELOCs: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Alternatives
An all-in-one HELOC is a unique financial product that combines a home equity line of...
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...
580 – 669 Credit Score? Here Are the Best HELOCs for Fair Credit
We’ve observed that, despite having minimum credit scores around 640 to 680, HELOC lenders very...
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...
How Much Money Can You Get From a Reverse Mortgage?
A reverse mortgage is a loan that lets you tap your home’s equity without moving...
Longbridge Financial Reverse Mortgage Review
About Longbridge Financial Longbridge Financial was founded in 2012 by previous MetLife, New York Life and Fidelity employees. It’s based in New Jersey...
Reverse Mortgage Interest Rates
Many older homeowners find themselves asset-rich but cash-poor as they approach or enter retirement. If you’ve owned your home for decades, chances are...