Tara Mastroeni

Staff Writer

Expertise: Mortgages/real estate, personal finance, credit cards, debt management, savings, personal loans, student loans
Education: Emerson College

Tara is a staff writer for LendingTree, where she covers a wide variety of personal finance topics, including personal loans, student loans, mortgage and small business content. Before working at LendingTree, Tara spent nearly a decade as a freelance personal finance writer. Her work has previously appeared on Forbes Advisor, Business Insider and Realtor.com.

Tara earned a bachelor’s degree in media production from Emerson College.

Articles by Tara Mastroeni

How to Improve Your Credit Score Fast: 11 Ways to Build Credit Quickly

The steps you need to take to improve your credit score fast will depend on the unique information contained in your credit report. However, below... read more

Using a VA Loan for a Second Home: How It’s Done

It’s possible to use a VA loan for a second home, but this process isn’t as easy as simply finding a lender and applying for... read more

How to Start a Clothing Line

If you’re passionate about the fashion industry and want to try your hand at selling your own clothes, a clothing line can be a great... read more

Should You Use a Personal Loan to Pay Off Credit Cards?

Using a personal loan to pay off credit cards can be a savvy financial move for many people who are looking to consolidate debt. Still,... read more

How to Buy a Car at Auction: 6 Steps to Win the Bid

Many people assume that auto auctions are for dealers only when, in fact, many of these events are open to the public. Bidding successfully requires... read more

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