Katie Ziraldo
Former Writer
6years covering personal finance
66+ articles on LendingTree
10+ years of professional writing experience
2+ years of experience in data journalism, uncovering human stories inside survey data
Specialties
Mortgages
Personal finance
Small business financing
Katie Ziraldo is a former staff writer for LendingTree who specializes in simplifying complex topics to create educational content for readers at all knowledge levels.
Katie first discovered her passion for financial content as a writer for Rocket Companies, where she represented brands including Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes and Rocket Money. Her portfolio of work also includes bylines in the Detroit Free Press, HuffPost and BobVila.com.
Driven by the desire to guide readers through life’s most complex financial moments, Katie has written hundreds of personal finance articles, with topics ranging from mortgages to personal loans, credit cards and insurance.
Katie’s thoughts on financial planning
Whether you’re saving for a car, a house or retirement, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you’re approaching a major financial milestone. But with a little planning and organization, these seemingly daunting tasks can be broken down into smaller, more manageable steps, allowing you to make incremental progress toward your goals."
