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

Should You Use a Personal Loan to Pay Off Credit Cards?

Using a personal loan to pay off credit cards can be a savvy financial move for many people who are looking to consolidate debt. Still,... read more

How to Buy a Car at Auction: 6 Steps to Win the Bid

Many people assume that auto auctions are for dealers only when, in fact, many of these events are open to the public. Bidding successfully requires... read more

Dealer Fees to Watch Out For When Buying a Car

Whether you buy a new or used car, the purchase is going to come with a few dealer fees attached. The good news is that... read more

Can You Return a Financed Car Without Penalty?

Are you wondering if you can return a financed car back to the dealer? Unfortunately, there is no simple yes or no answer. While there... read more

Buying a Car With Cash? Here’s What to Consider

Buying a car with cash means you won’t have to worry about monthly loan payments, but you’ll also miss a big chance to build up... read more

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