Carol Pope

Carol Pope

Staff Writer

Expertise: Personal finance, student loans, personal loans, insurance and debt
Education: University of Michigan – Flint

Carol Pope is a personal finance writer who has experience writing about auto, home and life insurance as well as auto loans and mortgage escrows. Before joining LendingTree, she was a full-time writer for Bankrate. Carol also spent more than a decade as a Geico insurance agent and earned her B.A. in English with a specialization in writing from the University of Michigan – Flint. When Carol isn’t writing, she enjoys running, gaming and growing food in her Florida garden.

Articles by Carol Pope

Variable vs. Fixed Interest Rates on Student Loans: Which is Better?

If you’re thinking about borrowing money to pay for college, you might be wondering, are student loans fixed or variable? The answer is both. Federal... read more

Should You Build an Emergency Fund or Pay Off Debt?

Deciding if you should save for an emergency fund or pay off debt can be tricky. On one hand, paying off debt could save you... read more

Types of Student Loans

Choosing the right student loan might be as important as picking the right major — both decisions have a cascading effect on your future financial... read more

Can You Get a Personal Loan After Bankruptcy?

Personal loans come with a lot of responsibility, but they can be an invaluable tool in a financial pinch. But can you get a personal... read more

What To Do if You’re Sued by Debt Collectors

Finding out you’re being sued by a debt collector is enough to make anyone’s heart skip a beat. But can debt collectors sue you? The... read more

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