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

Amazon Financing: Pay Off Your Purchase Over Time

Need some time to pay off an upcoming Amazon order, but don’t want to pay more in fees or interest? You may be able to... read more

Can I Refinance My Car With the Same Lender?

If you’re thinking about refinancing a car, using your current lender again probably seems like the obvious choice — but it’s not necessarily your best... read more

What to Look for When Buying a Used Car

You can save thousands by buying a used car instead of a brand-new car at a dealership, but these savings come at a price: your... read more

Goodwill Adjustment: How to Remove Late Payments from a Credit Report

When you miss a payment on one of your debts like a personal loan or mortgage, your credit score can drop by as much as... read more

How Many Personal Loans Can You Have at Once?

If you already have one personal loan, you can take out as many additional loans as lenders are willing to give you. Although there are... read more

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