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.

Articles by Alex Cook

How to Remove Paid-Off Child Support From Your Credit Report

March 22, 2023

Unpaid child support payments are included on your credit reports and remain there for up to seven years, having a negative impact on your credit... read more

What Is an Origination Fee?

March 21, 2023

A loan origination fee is an upfront charge that a lender deducts from the total loan amount. This type of fee can also be thought... read more

Trek Financing Options

March 21, 2023

Trek financing is no longer available in-house through a Comenity Bank credit card. Fortunately, there are other Trek financing options to help you afford a... read more

What Happens if I Change My Social Security Number?

March 15, 2023

If you’ve applied for a credit card or loan, filled out a rental application or tax forms or had internet services installed in your home,... read more

What is a Debt Validation Letter?

February 28, 2023

When a debt goes to collections, collectors are legally required to send a debt validation letter to provide you with information about the debt —... read more

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