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Katie Lowery

Deputy Editor

  • Expertise: Personal finance, financial planning, credit scores, savings, auto loans, education
    Education: University of Texas at Austin

 


Katie Lowery is a former deputy editor at LendingTree, where she oversees personal finance, debt and auto loans content. She is passionate about educating and empowering consumers to make informed financial decisions.

Before joining LendingTree, Katie spent more than a decade as a developmental and copy editor, where she edited content in a variety of fields, including finance, business, economics, science and education. She was the sole editor on multiple award-winning books.

Katie earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Texas at Austin. She still lives in the Austin area with her family and enjoys collecting record albums and knitting.

Articles by Katie Lowery

How Debt Consolidation Affects Your Credit Score

Debt consolidation helps you pay off existing debt with a new loan or line of credit, preferably one with more favorable terms like a lower... read more

What Is a FICO Score?

Your FICO Score is what lenders, landlords and other service contractors refer to when determining whether you’re a responsible borrower and measure how likely it... read more

5 Factors That Affect Your Credit Score

Whether you’re looking to build your credit profile, apply for a new car loan, mortgage or credit card, it’s good to know about the factors... read more

What Is a Payday Alternative Loan?

Payday alternative loans (PALs) are small, unsecured loans that are only offered by federal credit unions. These loans were designed to give consumers a more... read more

What Happens to Your Credit Score If You Get Evicted?

If you lease a property and violate the terms of your agreement, your landlord may decide to evict you. Aside from leaving you with no... read more

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