Devon Delfino

Devon Delfino

Writer

Writer

  • 8+ years as a finance and insurance expert
  • Bylines at U.S. News & World Report, New York Post, and CNBC

Experience

Devon Delfino is a freelance writer, specializing in personal finance. Early in her career, Delfino was a fashion writer at The BU Buzz Magazine and editor at The Daily Free Press. She went on to becoming a contributing writer at The Culture Trip and staff writer at NerdWallet until shifting her focus to freelance writer, which she's done for more than seven years.

Her bylines have been featured at MSN, MoneyGeek, The Motley Fool, Business Insider, NewsBreak, MediaFeed, Deposit Counts, New York Post, U.S. News & World Report, Farther Finance, LendingTree, Forbes, NewsBreak, MarketWatch, CNBC, and AOL.

Expertise

  • Retirement
  • Credit card debt
  • Personal loans
  • Debt management
  • Insurance
  • Student loans
  • Investments
  • Tech

Education

Delfino has a bachelor's in journalism from Boston University and long-form professional certification through Authory.

Devon’s Latest Articles

Best personal loans for veterans of November 2024
Personal LoansBest personal loans for veterans of November 2024

A personal loan provides a lump sum of money that you can use for almost any purpose, like buying new clothes, decorating and updating your home, or taking a vacation. Personal loans are more affordable than credit cards (...

By Devon Delfino

October 1, 2024

Best personal loans for students in November 2024
Personal LoansBest personal loans for students in November 2024

Federal and private student loans should be your first choices, apart from financial aid like grants and scholarships, when considering how to fund your education. But if unexpected expenses arise during the school year, you ma...

By Devon Delfino

October 1, 2024

How to consolidate debt
Personal LoansHow to consolidate debt

Managing debt has become increasingly challenging for many, as evidenced by a report on household debt from the Federal Reserve. According to the data, "delinquency rates increased in Q1 2024, with 3.2% of outstanding debt in s...

By Devon Delfino

September 25, 2024

Best private student loans of September 2024
Student LoansBest private student loans of September 2024

Private student loans accounted for 15% of all educational loans in 2022-23 according to the College Board. While federal student loans often offer the best terms, they might not cover all of your college expenses. That’s where...

By Devon Delfino

August 29, 2024

Grad PLUS loan: Is it right for me?
Student LoansGrad PLUS loan: Is it right for me?

A grad PLUS loan is a type of federal financial aid for graduate and professional students. While these loans have high borrowing limits and relatively relaxed eligibility requirements, they also carry the highest interest rate...

By Devon Delfino

August 30, 2024

Signature loans: What are they and how do they work?
Personal LoansSignature loans: What are they and how do they work?

A signature loan is a type of unsecured personal loan that can be used for various purposes, such as debt consolidation, home improvements, medical expenses, or unexpected emergencies. And their popularity is growing. According...

By Devon Delfino

May 15, 2024

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