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Melanie Pincus

Contributing Writer

Melanie Pincus

Contributing Writer

5years covering personal finance

5+ articles on LendingTree

Education
  • Master of Science, University of Maryland

  • Bachelor of Arts, Brown University

Melanie Pincus is an editor and reporter with more than five years of experience covering personal finance. She was the deputy credit cards editor at CNN Underscored Money and an editor on the credit cards and loans team at U.S. News & World Report.

Latest Articles by Melanie Pincus

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Can You Get Anonymous Car Insurance Quotes?

Learn when you can get a car insurance estimate without sharing personal information, what insurers…

September 23, 2026

6 min read

Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: How to Choose

Individuals and businesses alike can file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Don’t let…

August 27, 2026

9 min read

What Is an Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy?

An automatic stay requires creditors to stop collecting, suing and even contacting you as you…

July 31, 2026

7 min read

How to Get a $10,000 Loan

You can get a $10,000 loan from lenders, but you'll likely need to have good…

July 31, 2026

7 min read

2025 FHA Loan Limits in North Dakota

2026 FHA Loan Limits in North Dakota

North Dakota FHA loan limits vary by county, from $541,287 for single-family homes in most…

July 22, 2026

4 min read

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