Lacey Stark is a freelance personal finance writer for Finder, specializing
in banking, loans, investing, estate planning, and more. She has 20
years of experience writing and editing for magazines, newspapers, and
online publications. A word nerd from childhood, Lacey officially got her
start reporting on live sporting events and moved on to cover topics
such as construction, technology, and travel before finding her niche in
personal finance. Originally from New England, she received her
bachelor’s degree from the University of Denver and completed a
postgraduate journalism program at Metropolitan State University also
in Denver. She currently lives in Chicagoland with her dog Chunk and
likes to read and play golf.
Latest articles by Lacey Stark
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Review of Cash Advance Now, a tribal lender that offers installment loans up to $1,500 with APRs of 600% or more.

Does Chime Do Loans? Yes — A Review of Chime Instant Loans
Review of Chime Instant Loans, installment loans up to $500 at a flat rate.

Best Transportation and Trucking Business Loans in Florida
Compare top lenders offering loans in Florida to trucking and transportation businesses and the requirements to qualify.

Loans Like Big Picture Loans: Fast Cash, Lower Fees
Alternatives to Big Picture Loans, including other installment loans, personal loans and cash advance apps.

eLoan Warehouse Review: Not a Legit Option for Fast Cash
A review of eLoanWarehouse, an installment lender with rates of 600% or more

What are income-based consolidation loans?
A guide to income-based consolidation loans, the requirements to qualify and how to apply.

Lendr Review: Fast Working Capital, But Pricey
A review of Lendr, a provider of short-term working capital solutions for small businesses in need of fast, short-term funding.

Pennie Financial Loans Review: Avoid This Misleading Company
A review of Pennie Financial, a company that appears to be a personal loans marketplace but likely shares your information with debt settlement partners.

13 Apps Like Perpay: Competitor Sites & Alternatives (2025)
Alternatives to apps like Perpay, including other BNPL apps and cash advance apps.
