About Deb Hipp
Current Role
Personal finance writer
Expertise
- Mortgages
- Personal Loans
- Debt
- Banking
- Home Equity
- Student Loans
Degrees
- Bachelor's degree
Personal Finance Experience
Deb Hipp is a freelance writer in Kansas City, Missouri, with more than a decade of financial writing experience. Deb has written about mortgages, personal loans, credit cards, insurance, and debt for several top personal finance and credit publications.
When she’s not writing, Deb is enjoying nature with her two dogs, traveling and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs.
Latest from Deb Hipp
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loanDepot HELOC Review 2025: Rates, Terms, and Alternatives
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How to Get a Home Equity Loan or HELOC for a Mobile or Manufactured Home
We explore HELOCs and home equity loans for manufactured homes, including eligibility requirements and how...
Student Loans for Culinary School
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4 Ways to Get Equity Out of Your Home Without Refinancing
Refinancing lets you access your home’s equity by replacing your current mortgage with a new...
How to Fund Flight School With Student Loans in 2025
Student loans for flight school are available, although there aren’t as many options as with...
How to Get a Personal Loan: 10 Steps
We spent hours researching personal loans. Find out how to get a personal loan from an online lender, bank, or credit union.
How to Use a Home Equity Loan for a Remodel
Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit can be smart ways to cover the costs of home improvements. The right choice...