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

What To Know When Adding a Cosigner to a Loan

If you need a personal loan but don’t qualify because of your credit, applying with a cosigner could help. A cosigner could also open the... read more

Student Loan Forgiveness for Teachers

Teaching doesn’t always pay that well — but depending on how you borrowed, where you live and what you teach, you might be eligible for... read more

Should I Pay Off My Car Loan Early?

If you’re looking to put debt in your rearview mirror, you might be wondering, “Should I pay off my car loan early?” Paying off your... read more

What is Capitalized Interest on Student Loans?

Most student loans will let you wait to start repayment until you leave school, with many even adding an extra six-month grace period after graduation.... read more

Top Lenders to Refinance Parent PLUS Loans

For students, the Direct Parent PLUS loan can be the key they need to open the door to higher education. Parents, on the other hand,... read more

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