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 Change Personal Information on Your Credit Report

February 24, 2023

Credit reports are important documents. They reflect your borrowing history, and creditors use them to make loan decisions and set interest rates. In addition to... read more

Can Your Personal Credit Score Affect Your Small Business?

February 23, 2023

Starting your own business often costs quite a bit of money — and you may have to borrow some to get things off the ground.... read more

What is a Guaranteed Loan?

February 23, 2023

To receive a traditional personal loan, you’ll have to submit a formal application and the lender will then check your credit and decide whether to... read more

Does an IRS Audit Affect My Credit Score?

February 23, 2023

No, an IRS audit does not directly affect your credit score. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) doesn’t report tax debt to credit bureaus, so it... read more

How to Finance Gym Equipment

February 23, 2023

Fitness is important, but getting the right equipment can be expensive — especially if you want to do cardio indoors or start lifting weights. But... read more

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