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Lindsay VanSomeren

Lindsay VanSomeren is a personal finance writer living in Suquamish, Washington. She's passionate about helping people learn how to manage their money better so that they can live the life they want. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor adventures, reading, and learning new languages and hobbies.

About Lindsay VanSomeren

Current Role

Personal finance writer

Expertise

  • Mortgages
  • Personal Loans
  • Student Loans
  • Auto Loans
  • Banking
  • Budgeting
  • Debt
  • Insurance
  • Credit Cards
  • Credit

Degrees

  • Bachelor's and master's degree in wildlife biology and conservation from the University of Alaska Fairbanks

Personal Finance Experience

Lindsay doesn't come from a traditional personal finance background, having originally trained to be a wildlife biologist in Alaska. She changed course after being driven nearly to bankruptcy from a combination of poor money management skills, a low income, and buying a home that turned out to be a lemon.

Happily, she's turned her financial life around and recently purchased a new home (the right way) in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Today she dedicates her time to helping other people learn how to manage their money better, too, whether that's through explainers, guides, company reviews, and more. Her work appears widely around the internet, and she's written more than a thousand personal finance articles for over 60 different websites.

Latest from Lindsay VanSomeren

Personal Loans for Investments

It’s often best to avoid personal loans for investing because the risks are high, and it makes little financial sense. But can it...

What Is the Appraisal Process for Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit?

The HELOC and home equity loan appraisal process can look different today thanks to the...

How to Increase Your Credit Limit

In some cases, requesting a larger credit limit can help you make larger purchases and increase your credit score. Plus, it’s often easy...

How to Rehabilitate Student Loans

Unpaid student loans can haunt you forever. We’ll help you learn how to rehabilitate student loans so you can find a way out.

Student Loans for Physical Therapy School

DPT degrees aren’t cheap, but you can use federal and private student loans to help turn your dreams into reality.

Student Loans for Medical School in the Caribbean

It’s possible to use federal and private student loans for medical school in Caribbean colleges,...

Can You Use Student Loans for a Car?

You can’t use federal student loans to buy a car, but private student loan lenders may allow it depending on your contract. Even...

College Ave vs. Discover: Student Loan Comparison

There are several different factors to consider when deciding between College Ave and Discover. Find...

Shed Loans: Compare Your Financing Options

Shed costs vary depending on lots of different factors. If you’re buying a higher-end model, you might need to consider shed financing options.

Best Vision Insurance Companies

Finding the best vision insurance company can be a challenge. To help, we rated the top vision insurance companies and vision discount plants...