Lindsay Frankel

Lindsay Frankel

Writer, Fox Money

Writer

  • 8+ years covering personal finance news
  • Bylines at appeared on MSN, Bankrate, CNN, and LendingTree

Experience

Lindsay Frankel is a Denver-based financial writer and editor with over eight years of experience. She has worked as a reading and writing tutor and an editor at Brad's Deals. Frankel is currently a freelance finance contributor to MSN, Bankrate, Buy Side WSJ, NewsBreak, CNN, LendingTree, Investopedia, The Balance, SFGate, BiggerPockets, FinanceBuzz, Time, and FinImpact.

Expertise

  • Personal loans
  • Rewards programs
  • Insurance
  • Credit cards
  • Mortgages
  • Travel
  • Real estate

Education

Frankel spent two years studying screenwriting at Chapman University and graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's in education from Elmhurst University.

Lindsay’s Latest Articles

Best debt consolidation loans for fair credit
Personal LoansBest debt consolidation loans for fair credit

A debt consolidation loan can help you save money on interest if you can get a lower interest rate than what you’re currently paying. But even if you can’t get a lower rate, debt consolidation can save you money in other ways b...

By Lindsay Frankel

September 24, 2024

Best low-interest personal loans
Personal LoansBest low-interest personal loans

Excellent credit borrowers, those with FICO scores above 800, can find personal loans with low interest rates from top lenders, and we have tips for borrowers with less-than-perfect credit as well. If you can wait to borrow, we...

By Lindsay Frankel

August 20, 2024

How to get a personal loan with a 600 credit score
Personal LoansHow to get a personal loan with a 600 credit score

If you have a 600 credit score, getting approved for a personal loan can be tough if you don't know which lenders to apply with. And you may pay a high interest rate. But many people are in the same boat - about 29% of American...

By Lindsay Frankel

July 12, 2024

Best personal loans for good credit in 2024
Personal LoansBest personal loans for good credit in 2024

If you have good credit, lenders want your business, which makes it crucial to compare quotes from multiple lenders to unlock the best personal loan rates and benefits. For instance, some lenders don't charge origination fees o...

By Lindsay Frankel

July 12, 2024

Personal loan vs. personal line of credit
Personal LoansPersonal loan vs. personal line of credit

A personal loan provides a sum of money up front, while a personal line of credit lets you borrow what you need on an ongoing basis, much like a credit card. Personal loans are typically better for substantial one-time expenses...

By Lindsay Frankel

September 25, 2024

Best Personal Business Loans of November 2024
Personal LoansBest Personal Business Loans of November 2024

Small business loan approval rates were as low as 13% at big banks in November 2023, according to Biz2Credit’s Small Business Lending Report. If you can’t get a traditional business loan, you may need to consider alternative op...

By Lindsay Frankel

October 1, 2024

What is peer-to-peer lending?
Personal LoansWhat is peer-to-peer lending?

Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending offers a way for individual investors to lend to borrowers, and for borrowers to experience a quicker application and approval process with potentially less stringent lending requirements. When you’re...

By Lindsay Frankel

September 26, 2024

How to get a loan if you’re unemployed
Personal LoansHow to get a loan if you’re unemployed

Unemployment is the highest it’s been in over two years, according to 2024 unemployment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While this might be a good sign for taming inflation, it can be tough to make ends meet when you ...

By Lindsay Frankel

May 24, 2024

Best personal loans for the military of November 2024
Personal LoansBest personal loans for the military of November 2024

Whether you’re a service member who needs help with moving costs or are a veteran transitioning back to civilian life, you have many options for getting financial assistance. You may be eligible for grants, interest-free loans,...

By Lindsay Frankel

October 1, 2024

Personal loans and taxes: When they’re taxable or tax deductible
Personal LoansPersonal loans and taxes: When they’re taxable or tax deductible

If you took out a personal loan or lent someone money this year, you should know how personal loans impact your tax return. Can you deduct personal loan interest on your tax return? Will you pay taxes if you make a loan that ge...

By Lindsay Frankel

May 31, 2024

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