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LendingTree is compensated by companies on this site and this compensation may impact how and where offers appear on this site (such as the order). LendingTree does not include all lenders, savings products, or loan options available in the marketplace.
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LendingTree is an advertising-supported comparison service. The site features products from our partners as well as institutions which are not advertising partners. While we make an effort to include the best deals available to the general public, we make no warranty that such information represents all available products. We are compensated by companies on this site and this compensation may impact how and where offers appear on this site (such as the order).
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Alex Cook

Staff Writer

  • Expertise: Personal finance, financial planning, small business
  • Education: University of Michigan

 

Alex Cook is a former staff writer who covered various personal finance topics for LendingTree, including personal loans, small business lending, studies, surveys and assets content.

Before joining LendingTree, Alex worked as an SEO specialist for a digital marketing agency, a freelance sportswriter and a legal assistant, often applying his skills as a writer and editor.

Alex earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Michigan and is based in Grand Rapids, Mich.

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Articles by Alex Cook

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As a business owner, you’ll need to focus on building your business credit score, including the PAYDEX score from Dun & Bradstreet. Like a personal... read more

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Should I Close My Old Credit Card?

August 4, 2020

You may want to keep old credit cards open as long as they don’t have significant fees. Keeping cards open, even if you don’t actively... read more

What Is a Credit Privacy Number?

August 4, 2020

A credit privacy number (CPN) is a fraudulent alternative to a Social Security number (SSN). Sometimes people use them to hide their credit history, but... read more

Does a Cash Advance Hurt Your Credit?

August 3, 2020

If you’re in a bind and need cash quickly, you might turn to a cash advance, which is a short-term personal loan against your credit... read more

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