Lauren Ward

Lauren Ward

Writer, Fox Money

Writer

  • 10+ years covering finance
  • Expert on mortgages and real estate
  • Bylines at CNN, USA TODAY Blueprint, Money Under 30, and New York Post

Experience

Lauren Ward is a seasoned writer, covering finance topics for more than 10 years. She worked as a research analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and in non-profit fundraising. She's currently a freelance writer at CNET, USA TODAY Blueprint, and MSN. Ward's bylines have also been featured at CNN, CNN Underscored, Newsweek, SoFi, Time, Money Under 30, Bankrate, HerMoney, MyMove, Crediful, MSN, MediaFeed, LendEDU, Investopedia, Edvisors, and the New York Post.

Expertise

  • Mortgages
  • Wealth management
  • Student loans
  • Investing
  • Credit and debt management
  • Real estate

Education

Ward has a bachelor's in Japanese studies from Georgetown University in Washington.

Lauren’s Latest Articles

Current 15-year mortgage rates
MortgageCurrent 15-year mortgage rates

Home prices have remained high, with the median sale price reaching $383,725, a record high, according to Redfin. For such a major purchase, it makes sense for borrowers to explore all the ways to cut down on costs. The mortgag...

By Lauren Ward

September 23, 2024

Best unsecured loans of November 2024
Personal LoansBest unsecured loans of November 2024

Unsecured loans don't require property as collateral, such as your home or vehicle, that can be taken if you stop making payments. Since they're riskier to the lender, they often come with higher interest rates but offer other ...

By Lauren Ward

October 1, 2024

How to buy a home with a low credit score
MortgageHow to buy a home with a low credit score

Buying a home with a low credit score isn't impossible. Several mortgage options are designed to help people with poor or fair credit become homeowners.While taking advantage of these programs can help you buy a house sooner, y...

By Lauren Ward

October 16, 2024

How to budget for a house
MortgageHow to budget for a house

Figuring out your home budget isn't a one-size-fits-all calculation. There are many different factors that influence affordability, including your income, interest rate, other debts and more.To get a ballpark idea of how much y...

By Lauren Ward

October 16, 2024

What are the tax benefits of owning a home?
MortgageWhat are the tax benefits of owning a home?

There are a number of tax benefits to owning a home. Many of them only apply to taxpayers who itemize their deductions on their tax return, but there are a few that apply to anyone. And the biggest tax perk of all? It actually ...

By Lauren Ward

October 16, 2024

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