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

2024 Navy Federal Credit Union Auto Loan Review

Navy Federal Credit Union auto loans at a glance Starting APRLoan termsLoan amounts New auto loans4.54%12 - 96 months$250 and upSee Auto Loan Rates Used... read more

Line of Credit vs. Credit Card: Which Is Right for Me?

A line of credit and a credit card are similar. Each allows you to borrow money continuously until you hit your credit limit. You’ll make... read more

2024 PenFed Auto Loan Review

PenFed auto loans at a glance Starting APRLoan termsLoan amounts New auto loans5.44%36 to 84 monthsUp to $150,000See Auto Loan Rates Used auto loans6.19%36 to... read more

What Is a Credit-Builder Loan?

Building credit is a Catch-22: You must have credit to get credit, but how do you start with zero? That’s where a credit-builder loan could... read more

How To Get a $10,000 Loan

Many banks, credit unions and online lenders offer $10,000 loans, but not all lenders are created equal. This can especially be true if you have... read more

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