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LendingTree is compensated by companies on this site and this compensation may impact how and where offers appear on this site (such as the order). LendingTree does not include all lenders, savings products, or loan options available in the marketplace.
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Advertising Disclosure

LendingTree is an advertising-supported comparison service. The site features products from our partners as well as institutions which are not advertising partners. While we make an effort to include the best deals available to the general public, we make no warranty that such information represents all available products. We are compensated by companies on this site and this compensation may impact how and where offers appear on this site (such as the order).
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Alex Cook

Staff Writer

  • Expertise: Personal finance, financial planning, small business
  • Education: University of Michigan

 


Alex Cook is a former staff writer who covered various personal finance topics for LendingTree, including personal loans, small business lending, studies, surveys and assets content.

Before joining LendingTree, Alex worked as an SEO specialist for a digital marketing agency, a freelance sportswriter and a legal assistant, often applying his skills as a writer and editor.

Alex earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Michigan and is based in Grand Rapids, Mich.

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Articles by Alex Cook

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If you turn to payday loans to meet short-term cash needs, the sky-high annual percentage rate (APR) and fees that come with these loans can... read more

What’s the Ideal Credit Score for Buying a House?

When applying for a mortgage, lenders will check your credit score to determine whether to approve your loan application and what interest rate to charge.... read more

How a Car Repossession Affects Your Credit

If you default on a car loan, your lender could repossess your car. Not only will you be without a set of wheels, but your... read more

How Long Does It Take to Improve Your Credit Score?

Building a good credit score is a lot like training for a marathon: Develop good habits and avoid major setbacks, and you’ll set yourself up... read more

Does a Cash Advance Hurt Your Credit?

If you’re in a bind and need cash quickly, you might turn to a cash advance, which is a short-term personal loan against your credit... read more

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