Lauren Nicholson, staff writer for LendingTree

Lauren Nicholson

Staff Writer

Lauren Nicholson is a staff writer at LendingTree, where she covers personal loans, credit cards and auto loans. She has written popular LendingTree articles including the Best Unsecured Loans and the Easiest Credit Cards to Get. Lauren was also responsible for developing the rating methodologies for Preapproved Car Loans and the Best Used Car Websites.

As someone who does an inordinate amount of research before making financial decisions, Lauren particularly enjoys writing reviews of financial products. She believes that when consumers have enough information, they will choose the right loans or credit cards — and keep more money in their wallets.

Before joining LendingTree, she worked in the education sector as a college counselor and marketing associate. Lauren is passionate about using clear, concise language to empower readers as they make important financial decisions.

Specialties

  • Personal loans
  • Auto loans
  • Credit cards

Achievements

  • 40+ articles written for LendingTree
  • 5+ years of writing and editing experience

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Los Angeles
  • Master of Arts, New York University

Bringing work home

“My four-year-old son has recently shown an interest in money. I’ll sometimes chat with him about the basics, but I wasn’t sure how much he was retaining until he offered to sell me a piece of his pizza for $100,000 at dinner last week. When I countered with $2, he told me I could ‘just get a loan’ to pay him the full $100,000.”

Articles by Lauren Nicholson

Foreign vs. Domestic Cars: Which Is Right for You?

Some consumers want to support the U.S. economy by buying cars made with American labor and parts. But the difference between foreign- and American-made vehicles... read more

How to Get Out of Debt on a Low Income

Figuring out how to pay off debt when you’re not earning a lot can be difficult. But if you follow the steps below, you may... read more

Hot Tub Financing: What to Know

Quality hot tubs can cost well above $10,000 or even $20,000, so you might need a hot tub loan to get one. If so, you’ll... read more

Volvo Financing: What To Know in 2024

If you’re considering a new luxury vehicle this year and have questions about the costs and financing options for a new Volvo, you’re in the... read more

BMW Financing: What To Know in 2024

With the right lender to finance your new or used BMW, you can make lower monthly payments and pay less in interest over the life... read more

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