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Lacey Stark

Lacey Stark

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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

219 articles written by this author

Reprise Financial vs. OneMain Financial: Which is Better?

Considering a loan from Reprise Financial or OneMain Financial? Check out our side-by-side comparison first.

Lacey Stark 22 April 2025
Reprise Financial vs. OneMain Financial: Which is Better?

Cash Advance Now: Not a Legit Option — Try These Alternatives

Review of Cash Advance Now, a tribal lender that offers installment loans up to $1,500 with APRs of 600% or more.

Lacey Stark 22 April 2025
Cash Advance Now: Not a Legit Option — Try These Alternatives

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.

Lacey Stark 21 April 2025
Does Chime Do Loans? Yes — A Review of Chime Instant Loans

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.

Lacey Stark 21 April 2025
Best Transportation and Trucking Business Loans in Florida

Loans Like Big Picture Loans: Fast Cash, Lower Fees

Alternatives to Big Picture Loans, including other installment loans, personal loans and cash advance apps.

Lacey Stark 21 April 2025
Loans Like Big Picture Loans: Fast Cash, Lower Fees

eLoan Warehouse Review: Not a Legit Option for Fast Cash

A review of eLoanWarehouse, an installment lender with rates of 600% or more

Lacey Stark 16 April 2025
eLoan Warehouse Review: Not a Legit Option for Fast Cash

What are income-based consolidation loans?

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

Lacey Stark 9 April 2025
What are income-based consolidation loans?

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.

Lacey Stark 9 April 2025
Lendr Review: Fast Working Capital, But Pricey

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.

Lacey Stark 9 April 2025
Pennie Financial Loans Review: Avoid This Misleading Company

13 Apps Like Perpay: Competitor Sites & Alternatives (2025)

Alternatives to apps like Perpay, including other BNPL apps and cash advance apps.

Lacey Stark 7 April 2025
13 Apps Like Perpay: Competitor Sites & Alternatives (2025)
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