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Jessica Sain-Baird

Senior Managing Editor

  • Expertise: Personal finance, deposit and investment accounts, personal loans, Federal Reserve policy
  • Education: University of Kansas

 


Jessica Sain-Baird is a senior managing editor at LendingTree. She assigns and edits articles that encourage financial literacy, including explainers, loan and account roundups, financial institution reviews and more.

Before joining LendingTree, Jessica spent over a decade as a writer, editor and content strategist at fast-paced settings including Columbia University in the City of New York and the Central Park Conservancy.

Jessica has a master’s degree in digital content strategy and bachelor’s degree in journalism from the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Kansas.

Articles by Jessica Sain-Baird

Should I Close My Old Credit Card?

You may want to keep old credit cards open as long as they don’t have significant fees. Keeping cards open, even if you don’t actively... read more

27 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding

You’ve found that special someone and you’re ready to start your lives together. As you plan your big day, though, you start to realize how... read more

How Do I Lock My Credit?

A credit lock, offered by credit bureaus, is a financial service that prevents your credit from being used. If you suspect you’re a victim of... read more

What’s the Difference Between a Hard and Soft Credit Pull?

When applying for a loan or credit card, you’ll likely hear about soft and hard credit pulls (also known as hard and soft credit checks... read more

What Is a Promissory Note?

A promissory note is a legally binding written agreement that includes specific details about a loan’s terms. When a payer and payee (also known as... read more

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