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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

Do I Have To Pay Taxes on Debt Settlement?

January 30, 2023

Debt settlement often comes as a huge relief: knowing there’s a way out of debt can lift a huge weight off your shoulders. It feels... read more

Should I Close My Old Credit Card?

January 30, 2023

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

How Do I Lock My Credit?

January 30, 2023

A credit lock, offered by credit bureaus, is a financial service that prevents your credit from being used. If you suspect you’re a victim of... read more

What Is a Promissory Note?

January 27, 2023

A promissory note is a legally binding written agreement that includes specific details about a loan’s terms. When a payer and payee (also known as... read more

What Is a Credit Privacy Number?

December 29, 2022

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

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