Coryanne Hicks

Coryanne Hicks is a personal finance writer and ghostwriter, and formerly a representative at Fidelity Investments. In addition to articles, Hicks has ghostwritten whitepapers and financial guidebooks for dozens of industry professionals. Her U.S. News & World Report video series on how to start investing at any age won an honorable mention at the 2019 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie awards for best Consumer How-To video. She was also a 2019 SABEW Goldschmidt fellow for business journalists.

Articles by Coryanne Hicks

What Is Credit Fraud?

February 28, 2025

Key takeaways Credit fraud is illegally using someone’s credit account to buy items or withdraw money. Credit fraud can happen through identity theft, card skimming,... read more

What Is a Credit Utilization Ratio?

February 20, 2025

Key takeaways A credit utilization ratio is the percentage of your available revolving credit (typically credit cards) that you’re currently using. Your credit utilization ratio... read more

Better Mortgage Review 2025

September 30, 2024

Better Mortgage overview Better Mortgage is a technology-oriented online lender. Founded in 2014, it specializes in providing a digital path to a mortgage with a... read more

Furniture Financing: What You Should Know

June 25, 2024

There comes a time in every adult’s life when the old couch or dining room table just won’t do anymore. Unfortunately, new furniture can come... read more

North Carolina First-Time Homebuyer Programs and Loans

April 29, 2024

North Carolina offers several programs to help first-time homebuyers achieve their dream of homeownership. These include upfront cash to help cover a down payment or... read more

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