About Stephanie Colestock
Current Role
Personal finance writer
Expertise
- Loans
- Insurance
- Real Estate Investing
- Credit
- Debt
Degrees
- Bachelor's degree from Baylor University
Personal Finance Experience
Stephanie has been a freelance writer since 2012, and has been creating personal finance content since 2015. She began her foray into the financial vertical as the editor-in-chief for a leading personal finance website. When that site was sold, she began freelance writing for authoritative news sites and various blogs.
Stephanie's areas of expertise include loans, insurance, real estate investing, consumer credit and debt, and retirement. She is also a real estate investor and a candidate for the certified financial planner (CFP®) certification.
Latest from Stephanie Colestock
Can You Lock in a HELOC Rate? How to Get a Fixed Rate and If It’s Right For You
Though HELOCs typically have variable interest rates, there are also ways to lock in a...
2025 Review: U.S. Bank Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit
U.S. Bank offers both home equity loans and lines of credit to eligible homeowners in...
Can I Refinance My HELOC With Another Bank?
Refinancing a HELOC can help you cut costs or avoid hefty monthly payments. You have several options to refinance this type of debt.
Citizens Bank Home Equity Review
Citizens Bank offers home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) of up to $2 million to eligible homeowners in 18 states and the District...
PenFed Home Equity Review
A HELOC from PenFed gives homeowners access to up to $500,000 of their home’s equity with flexible rates and standard terms.
Truist Home Equity Review
Truist offers a home equity line of credit that homeowners can use to finance upcoming projects or consolidate debt.
Possible Finance Review: Mobile Lending for Bad or No Credit
Users with bad credit can borrow up to $500 through Possible, with funding in just...
How to Get Out of Tax Debt
Delinquent taxes are not uncommon, but can be costly for taxpayers. Here's a look at the implications of tax debt and how to...
How to Get Rid of a Tax Lien
Tax liens result from unpaid back taxes and allow the government to claim your assets. Once filed, a tax lien can make it...
When to Hire a Tax Attorney
A tax attorney can be an asset whether you're trying to negotiate with the IRS or find tax-advantaged ways to save money.