Shen Lu

Shen Lu is a former a personal finance reporter at LendingTree. Her work examines the intersection of politics and consumer finance. She frequently writes about financial challenges that women face. Shen Lu received her master’s degree in journalism with a focus on business and economics reporting from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.

Articles by Shen Lu

How Defaulting on a Loan Affects Your Credit

Loans can be a useful tool for meeting your financial obligations and building your credit score — if you manage them well. But if you... read more

What is the Highest Credit Score?

When it comes to your credit score, the higher it is, the better. Although there are many different kinds of credit scores, most scoring models... read more

How to Recognize a Credit Repair Scam

If you have poor credit, you may consider using a credit repair company to help you boost your credit. During your search, you’ll want to... read more

What Is Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy?

When you file for bankruptcy, an automatic stay temporarily grants you some breathing room from creditor pressure. Thanks to a provision under United States bankruptcy... read more

Life After Bankruptcy: 7 Tips for Recovering

Life after bankruptcy can offer a fresh start, but you also have a lot of repair work to do with your credit, which has most... read more

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