Alex Cook

Former Writer

12years covering personal finance

2+ articles on LendingTree

Specialties
  • Personal finance

  • Financial planning

  • Small business

Education
  • Bachelor of Arts, 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.

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