Tara Mastroeni

Staff Writer

Expertise: Mortgages/real estate, personal finance, credit cards, debt management, savings, personal loans, student loans
Education: Emerson College

Tara is a staff writer for LendingTree, where she covers a wide variety of personal finance topics, including personal loans, student loans, mortgage and small business content. Before working at LendingTree, Tara spent nearly a decade as a freelance personal finance writer. Her work has previously appeared on Forbes Advisor, Business Insider and Realtor.com.

Tara earned a bachelor’s degree in media production from Emerson College.

Articles by Tara Mastroeni

Auto Loan Consolidation: What to Know

Auto loan consolidation involves taking out a new loan and using it to pay off two or more car loans. You can also consolidate auto... read more

How Much Does an Oil Change Cost?

The cost of an oil change can vary widely, depending on the kind of car you drive, the type of oil that’s used, where you... read more

How to Decide If Establishing Residency for In-State Tuition Is Worth the Hassle

Earning a college degree can get expensive — especially if you have to pay out-of-state tuition. In 2022, the average four-year public university cost $26,382... read more

Small Business Loans in Texas

Texas is one of the nation’s largest states, which means it should be no surprise that 3.1 million businesses call it home. However, what might... read more

How Do Commercial Loans Work? A Guide to Commercial Financing

Commercial loans are a type of funding meant to cover business expenses. Unlike business loans, which help small business owners, commercial loans are typically geared... read more

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