Carol Pope

Staff Writer

Expertise: Personal finance, personal loans, student loans and insurance

Education: University of Michigan – Flint

Carol Pope is a personal finance writer who takes pride in helping readers make savvy decisions about their money. She specializes in personal loans and auto loans. She also particularly enjoys writing about debt management. Before joining LendingTree, Carol was a licensed insurance agent for Geico and an in-house insurance writer for Bankrate. She earned her B.A. in English with a specialization in writing from the University of Michigan – Flint.

Articles by Carol Pope

What is Capitalized Interest on Student Loans?

Most student loans will let you wait to start repayment until you leave school, with many even adding an extra six-month grace period after graduation.... read more

Top Lenders to Refinance Parent PLUS Loans

For students, the Direct Parent PLUS loan can be the key they need to open the door to higher education. Parents, on the other hand,... read more

Debt Avalanche Method: What To Know and How To Start

For the right person, the debt avalanche method could be a win/win. This strategy focuses on paying down your debt with the highest interest rate... read more

Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE): How It Works

Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) helps eligible federal student loan borrowers manage their student loan debt by providing monthly payments that are proportionate to... read more

How to Get an Instant Auto Loan

Buying a new car is exciting, but there’s nothing worse than being stuck at the dealership for hours. Although there are tires to kick, prices... read more

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