Carol Pope

Staff Writer

Expertise: Personal finance, personal loans, student loans and insurance

Education: University of Michigan – Flint

Carol Pope is a personal finance writer who takes pride in helping readers make savvy decisions about their money. She specializes in personal loans and auto loans. She also particularly enjoys writing about debt management. Before joining LendingTree, Carol was a licensed insurance agent for Geico and an in-house insurance writer for Bankrate. She earned her B.A. in English with a specialization in writing from the University of Michigan – Flint.

Articles by Carol Pope

How to Get an Instant Auto Loan

Buying a new car is exciting, but there’s nothing worse than being stuck at the dealership for hours. Although there are tires to kick, prices... read more

2024 Amex Auto Purchasing Program Review

If you have an American Express card, you might not be aware of all of your benefits. One of those is the Amex Auto Purchasing... read more

Fiona Personal Loan Review

Streamlined shopping experience: With Fiona, you only need to submit one form to get loan offers from multiple lenders. Low minimum APRs: You might get... read more

What Is Buy Now, Pay Later, and Is It a Good Idea?

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) lets you break up retail purchases into manageable chunks. Under most plans, you’ll pay 25% down, with your balance due... read more

Avoiding Flood-Damaged Cars: What To Know

Buying a flood-damaged car isn’t just aggravating — it can be downright dangerous. Unlike other types of damage, water damage is particularly hard to repair... read more

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