Stephanie Colestock

Stephanie Colestock

Writer

Writer

  • 11+ years covering personal finance
  • Certified Financial Education Instructor
  • Byline at USA TODAY Blueprint, TIME Stamped, Newsweek Vault, and Newsweek

Experience

Stephanie Colestock has over 11 years of personal finance expertise, specializing in investments, student and personal loans, insurance, budgeting, taxes, mortgages, and real estate. She worked as the managing editor at Dough Roller until turning to freelance writing. Her byline has been featured at USA TODAY Blueprint, TIME Stamped, Newsweek Vault, AOL, Business Insider, Newsweek, Associated Press Buyline Personal Finance, Lower My Bills, Yahoo Finance, MSN, Investopedia, LendEDU, Credit Karma, The Dough Roller, CBS News, FinanceBuzz, U.S. News & World Report, TIME, MarketWatch Guides, NJ.com, SmartAsset, New York Post, and Money.

Colestock is a Certified Financial Education Instructor and working towards her financial planner certification.

Expertise

  • Investments
  • Student loans
  • Personal loans
  • Insurance
  • Budgeting
  • Taxes
  • Mortgages
  • Real estate

Education

Colestock has a bachelor's in biology and a minor in English from Baylor University.

Stephanie’s Latest Articles

What to know about student loan forgiveness for doctors
Student Loan RefinanceWhat to know about student loan forgiveness for doctors

Becoming a doctor involves many years of school and, as a result, hundreds of thousands of dollars in educational expenses. The typical doctor graduates with an average debt of $250,222 for public universities and $330,180 for ...

By Stephanie Colestock

October 16, 2024

16 of the best jobs for college students
Personal Finance16 of the best jobs for college students

It’s no secret that college is costly, and getting more expensive every year. During the 2022-23 academic year, the average annual cost of attending a public institution was $27,940 for in-state students and $45,240 for out-of-...

By Stephanie Colestock

October 16, 2024

Where to get a $10,000 personal loan
Personal LoansWhere to get a $10,000 personal loan

Whether you need to consolidate credit card debt, remodel your bathroom or cover another large expense, a personal loan might be a good choice. If you decide to take out a loan — such as a $10,000 personal loan — be sure to car...

By Stephanie Colestock

October 16, 2024

How to get a credit-builder loan
Personal LoansHow to get a credit-builder loan

A credit-builder loan is a financial product used to — as the name implies — help someone establish or build credit.Unlike traditional personal loans, credit-builder loans aren’t necessarily designed for folks who need to borro...

By Stephanie Colestock

October 16, 2024

What homeowners should know about consolidating debt into a mortgage
Mortgage RefinanceWhat homeowners should know about consolidating debt into a mortgage

Household debt has increased in recent years, reaching record highs in 2022, according to Federal Reserve data. Not only can these balances be costly, but many forms of consumer debt — like student loans — can also affect your ...

By Stephanie Colestock

October 16, 2024

First-time homebuyers: How to buy a new construction home
MortgageFirst-time homebuyers: How to buy a new construction home

Buying your first house can be both exciting and overwhelming. After all, a home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make, so choosing the right one for you and your family is important.Depending on your local home inve...

By Stephanie Colestock

October 16, 2024

What is debt consolidation and how does it work?
Personal LoansWhat is debt consolidation and how does it work?

Whether you owe more or less than the average, managing your debt can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re juggling multiple monthly payments.Debt consolidation can make it easier to deal with your debt, and it might enable ...

By Stephanie Colestock

October 16, 2024

Does insurance cover hitting a deer?
Auto InsuranceDoes insurance cover hitting a deer?

In the United States, approximately 2.1 million vehicles collided with animals between July 2020 and June 2021, according to a yearly analysis from State Farm. Of those accidents, the majority — about 1.4 million of them — invo...

By Stephanie Colestock

October 16, 2024

How to get a student loan without a credit check
Student LoansHow to get a student loan without a credit check

Building a healthy credit history can take years of dedication and managing finances well — something that the typical college student may not have under their belt.Since the average student enters college in their late teens, ...

By Stephanie Colestock

October 25, 2024

4 types of bad credit loans to avoid
Personal Loans4 types of bad credit loans to avoid

Getting a personal loan can be difficult if you have a limited credit history or bad credit. Some lenders that target bad credit borrowers promise no credit check and fast funding. But these loans often come with expensive fees...

By Stephanie Colestock

October 16, 2024

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