Articles by Xiomara Martinez-White
Debt Avalanche Method: What To Know and How To Start
July 27, 2023
For the right person, the debt avalanche method could be a win/win. This strategy focuses on paying down your debt with the highest interest rate... read more
Back-to-School Shoppers Plan to Spend an Average of $700, and 68% Are Stressed About Paying for It
July 24, 2023
Summer break is already fleeting for some. As another school year draws closer in various parts of the country, many consumers have turned their attention... read more
Black Homebuyers in 50 Largest US Metros 1.6 Times More Likely to Be Denied for Mortgage Than Overall Population
July 24, 2023
Black Americans often face significant homeownership barriers, including lenders denying their mortgage applications. A LendingTree analysis of 2022 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data finds... read more
How Much a College Credit Hour Costs
July 24, 2023
Students can pay anywhere from $0 to more than $1,600 per college credit hour, according to the latest analysis from LendingTree researchers. But whether students... read more
What’s the Cost to Refinance Student Loans?
July 24, 2023
Student loans should never cost you anything to refinance. Homeowners can sometimes spend thousands of dollars to refinance a mortgage — however, the cost to... read more