Jennifer Sisson

Jennifer Sisson

Writer, Fox Money

Writer

  • 5+ years covering finance and real estate news
  • Byline at Business Insider, Fintech Nexus News, and FinanceBuzz

Experience

Jennifer Sisson is a personal finance editor and writer with more than five years of experience. Sisson started her professional career as an in-house editor for KLAS Research, a healthcare IT company. After taking a career break to stay at home with her children, Sisson returned to editing and writing. Her work has been featured by Business Insider, Fintech Nexus News, and FinanceBuzz. She also hosts the Mama's Money Map podcast that helps stay-at-home moms earn more, spend less, and invest the rest.

Expertise

  • Investing
  • Mortgages
  • Real estate
  • Budgeting
  • Entrepreneurship

Education

Sisson has a bachelor's in linguistics from Brigham Young University.

Jennifer’s Latest Articles

How to invest with CDs: Growing your savings safely
BankingHow to invest with CDs: Growing your savings safely

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By Jennifer Sisson

September 18, 2024

What is a good debt-to-income ratio for a mortgage?
MortgageWhat is a good debt-to-income ratio for a mortgage?

Lenders look at a myriad of financial data points when they’re determining whether to issue you a mortgage loan; an important ratio they look at is your debt-to-income ratio, often shortened to DTI. Your DTI compares your ...

By Jennifer Sisson

August 14, 2024

Flagstar Bank mortgage review 2024
MortgageFlagstar Bank mortgage review 2024

Best for: Borrowers with lower credit scoresSome lenders require a minimum credit score of 650 or above for a mortgage loan, but Flagstar has more relaxed credit requirements. FHA borrowers can qualify with scores as low as 580...

By Jennifer Sisson

September 12, 2024

Chase Mortgage review 2024
MortgageChase Mortgage review 2024

Chase is well known for their credit cards, but they offer several competitive mortgage products too. These come with low down payment requirements as well as a possible first-time homebuyer assistance grant. Whether you’r...

By Jennifer Sisson

September 6, 2024

How to get the best home loan rates
MortgageHow to get the best home loan rates

Interest rates are higher than they’ve been in years, and unlikely to drop in the immediate future. The Federal Reserve board announced after its July meeting that it will keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged for now, wit...

By Jennifer Sisson

September 12, 2024

TAB Bank review: A standout checking account and competitive rates
BankingTAB Bank review: A standout checking account and competitive rates

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By Jennifer Sisson

July 3, 2024

What is a USDA home loan? Understanding the benefits and eligibility
MortgageWhat is a USDA home loan? Understanding the benefits and eligibility

What is a USDA home loan? The purpose of the USDA home loan program is to help very low- to moderate-income buyers purchase a home in a rural area. Since 1949, housing programs backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture ...

By Jennifer Sisson

August 7, 2024

First-time homebuyer loans: Best options and how to qualify
MortgageFirst-time homebuyer loans: Best options and how to qualify

Buying your first home is an exciting step, but a financially challenging one, too. According to a survey by Opendoor, 53% of first-time buyers said financial factors were most likely to delay their home purchase. First-time ho...

By Jennifer Sisson

September 9, 2024

Truist Bank review 2024
BankingTruist Bank review 2024

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By Jennifer Sisson

June 19, 2024

Laurel Road Review 2024
BankingLaurel Road Review 2024

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By Jennifer Sisson

May 21, 2024

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