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

2024 Costco Auto Program Review

Costco might be known for their cheap hot dogs and gigantic packs of toilet paper, but did you know you can also use this retailer... read more

What To Do When You Have Delinquent Debt

If you’re just a day late paying back a debt, your lender will consider you delinquent. Depending on how long your account remains unpaid, you... read more

Student Loan Discharge: Options to Cancel Your Student Loans

If you qualify for student loan discharge, the government or your private student loan company will cancel the remaining balance of your loan. You must... read more

Applying for a Loan Online vs. In Person: What To Know

When choosing between applying for a loan online vs. in person, know that each option has its benefits and drawbacks.  Generally, online personal loans are... read more

How to Choose Which Student Loans to Pay Off First

Whether you’re making your first student loan payments or are re-evaluating your financial goals, you might be wondering how you can choose which student loan... read more

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