Angela Brown

Angela Brown

Writer

Writer

  • 6+ years covering personal finance news
  • Byline at LendingTree, FinanceBuzz, and Yahoo Finance

Experience

Angela Brown is based in Bloomington, Indiana and has over six years of experience covering personal finance. Early in her career, Brown was a reporter at the Upper Valley Standard Journals and the Millcreek Journal. She then worked as a content writer at SFG Media Group for over three years where she covered health, beauty, cooking, and science, as well as a freelance B2B content writer at Gold Research, Inc., covering shopper insights and market research. 

Brown wrote blog content for Wasatch Home and Estates, highlighting the hottest neighborhoods in Salt Lake City, and worked as a finance contributor to Fox Business, Angi, Brick, LendingTree, and FinanceBuzz. Currently, Brown is a contributing writer at Insurify.

Expertise

  • Reverse mortgages
  • Real estate
  • Student loans
  • Personal loans
  • Credit scores
  • Debt management

Education

Brown has a bachelor's in communications from Brigham Young University-Idaho.

Angela’s Latest Articles

Today’s mortgage rates edge down for 15- and  30-year terms
MortgageToday’s mortgage rates edge down for 15- and 30-year terms

The interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.625% as of December 4, which is 0.375 percentage points lower than yesterday. Additionally, the interest rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is 5.875%, which is 0.625 pe...

By Angela Brown

October 16, 2024

How to get a hardship loan
Personal LoansHow to get a hardship loan

If you’re struggling to stay on top of your bills, you may qualify for a financial hardship loan. You can apply for this type of personal loan to help offset financial losses associated with emergencies like medical bills, car ...

By Angela Brown

October 16, 2024

What is a total loss car insurance settlement?
Auto InsuranceWhat is a total loss car insurance settlement?

Getting into a car accident is scary. And in addition to potential physical injury, you may need to worry about replacing your vehicle. When an insurance carrier determines that your car is "totaled," that typically means the c...

By Angela Brown

October 16, 2024

10 lenders that offer small personal loans
Personal Loans10 lenders that offer small personal loans

If you need to borrow a small amount of money to consolidate debt, pay a medical bill or cover an emergency expense, you may be considering a small personal loan. Smaller loans aren’t likely to earn as much interest for the len...

By Angela Brown

October 16, 2024

How to get prequalified for a personal loan
Personal LoansHow to get prequalified for a personal loan

If you’re looking for a personal loan, prequalification is a good place to start. Since applying for personal loans can affect your credit score when inquiries appear on your credit report, it can be helpful to get quotes from ...

By Angela Brown

October 16, 2024

What are no-credit loans and how do they work?
Personal LoansWhat are no-credit loans and how do they work?

Many people are facing financial difficulties. As the cost of groceries, gas, and rent increase, your paycheck might not be stretching as far. If unexpected expenses crop up but your credit is keeping you from qualifying for a ...

By Angela Brown

October 16, 2024

4 expenses that personal loans don’t cover
Personal Loans4 expenses that personal loans don’t cover

Personal loans can be a good option when you need extra cash to pay for nearly any expense. While some personal loans are designed for specific uses, like debt consolidation, many lenders offer personal loans you can use for al...

By Angela Brown

October 16, 2024

Where can you get a bad credit loan?
Personal LoansWhere can you get a bad credit loan?

If you need to cover an unexpected expense, a personal loan can be helpful. But if your credit is rocky, it could be challenging to get funding. Fortunately, you have options, even if your credit history isn’t perfect. Here’s w...

By Angela Brown

October 16, 2024

The 8 types of homeowners insurance
Personal FinanceThe 8 types of homeowners insurance

Homeowners insurance is an important financial investment that can protect your property against unexpected events. When buying homeowners insurance, it’s important to note that you can choose from several different types of in...

By Angela Brown

October 16, 2024

How do payday loans work?
Personal LoansHow do payday loans work?

Payday loans, sometimes referred to as cash advance loans, are small loans offered through private companies. Borrowers repay these short-term loans with their next paycheck. Payday loans are often attractive to borrowers with ...

By Angela Brown

October 16, 2024

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