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Alex Cook

Staff Writer

  • Expertise: Personal finance, financial planning, small business
  • Education: University of Michigan

 


Alex Cook is a former staff writer who covered various personal finance topics for LendingTree, including personal loans, small business lending, studies, surveys and assets content.

Before joining LendingTree, Alex worked as an SEO specialist for a digital marketing agency, a freelance sportswriter and a legal assistant, often applying his skills as a writer and editor.

Alex earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Michigan and is based in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Articles by Alex Cook

How Long Does It Take to Improve Your Credit Score?

Building a good credit score is a lot like training for a marathon: Develop good habits and avoid major setbacks, and you’ll set yourself up... read more

Does a Cash Advance Hurt Your Credit?

If you’re in a bind and need cash quickly, you might turn to a cash advance, which is a short-term personal loan against your credit... read more

Business Owner Demographics: Gender, Race and More

Nearly all U.S. businesses are small businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy. Plus, more than 6 in 10 firms... read more

How to Find Employees

Good employees are an essential part of a successful business, but sometimes they’re hard to find — or hard to hold onto. If you’re a... read more

PAYDEX Score: What it is and how to improve it

As a business owner, you’ll need to focus on building your business credit score, including the PAYDEX score from Dun & Bradstreet. Like a personal... read more

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