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
How to Lower Student Loan Payments
Federal and private student loan debt can last many years. Here’s a look at how to lower your student loan payments as needed...
Home Equity Loans or Lines of Credit for Business Expenses
While home equity loans can be used for business expenses, it's important to understand how...
Variable vs. Fixed Rate Student Loans
Your student loan terms will dictate how you repay your debt and how much it costs. A key loan term is your variable...
Student Loan Forbearance
See our research on student loan forbearance options for federal and private borrowers, who’s eligible, and what it costs to pause payments during...
Student Loans for Acting School
Paying for acting programs can cost tens of thousands of dollars. We've reviewed several federal and private student loans for acting school that...
Can You Change Student Loan Repayment Plans?
Student loans can last for years, but your monthly payment may not always be the right fit. Here’s how and when you can...