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

What to Do After Buying a Used Car

Whether you purchase from a dealership or a private seller, buying a used car rather than a new one can potentially save you thousands of... read more

Tesla Financing: What To Know in 2024

Tesla changed the car market by letting you order your car online for delivery straight to your door. Getting a loan for your Tesla can... read more

Honda Financing: What To Know in 2024

If you’re in the market for a Honda, you should know where to get the best Honda finance rates for your new ride. Whether you... read more

GMC Financing: What To Know in 2024

Whether you’re in the market for a GMC pickup or SUV, there are several financing options to help you pay for your new ride. Borrowers... read more

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