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 to Pull Equity Out of Your Home
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Hometap vs. Point: Which Home Equity Company is Better?
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3 Best Home Equity Agreement (HEA) Companies That Invest in Your Home
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Best Reverse Mortgage Companies
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Better Mortgage Review
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The 3 Fastest Home Equity Lines of Credit
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Home Equity Loan Calculator [LTV and Loan Amount]
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Alternatives to Home Equity Loans or HELOCs
Home equity loans and HELOCs aren’t the only way to access your home equity and turn it into cash. There are several alternatives,...
Best Mortgage Lenders
Finding the right mortgage lender can help to make your home more affordable. Check out our picks for the best mortgage lenders, including...