Tara Mastroeni

Staff Writer

Expertise: Mortgages/real estate, personal finance, credit cards, debt management, savings, personal loans, student loans
Education: Emerson College

Tara is a staff writer for LendingTree, where she covers a wide variety of personal finance topics, including personal loans, student loans, mortgage and small business content. Before working at LendingTree, Tara spent nearly a decade as a freelance personal finance writer. Her work has previously appeared on Forbes Advisor, Business Insider and Realtor.com.

Tara earned a bachelor’s degree in media production from Emerson College.

Articles by Tara Mastroeni

VA Streamline Refinance (VA IRRRL): What You Should Know

If you have an existing VA loan, you may qualify to streamline your refinance process through a VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL). This... read more

How to Negotiate a Car Price: 5 Tips to Succeed

While the thought of haggling with a car dealer can be enough to keep some people away from a showroom, there are ways to get... read more

Auto Loan Consolidation: What to Know

Auto loan consolidation involves taking out a new loan and using it to pay off two or more car loans. You can also consolidate auto... read more

How Much Does an Oil Change Cost?

The cost of an oil change can vary widely, depending on the kind of car you drive, the type of oil that’s used, where you... read more

How to Decide If Establishing Residency for In-State Tuition Is Worth the Hassle

Earning a college degree can get expensive — especially if you have to pay out-of-state tuition. In 2022, the average four-year public university cost $26,382... read more

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