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Kim Porter

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Writer and Editor at Freelance

Freelance personal finance writer / See my work at https://t.co/CbRonD6tml 🏃🏼‍♀️☕️🐶📝

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  • Compare Todays 15-Year Mortgage Rates

    3 days ago | money.usnews.com | Kim Porter |Gina Freeman

    National Average Mortgage RatesRates data is based on a borrower with good credit, a conforming loan amount (at least $200,000 but less than the national conforming loan amount), and a loan-to-value ratio of less than 80% (For purchase loans, this corresponds to a down payment of 20% or more). © Zillow, Inc., 2006-2016.

  • Best Peer-to-Peer Lending

    6 days ago | money.usnews.com | Kim Porter |Ali Cybulski |Erika Giovanetti

    What Are Peer-to-Peer Loans? A peer-to-peer loan is usually an unsecured personal loan funded by institutional investors and obtained through an online platform. P2P lenders may work with consumers or small businesses. Some well-known marketplaces include Prosper and Funding Circle. Like traditional lenders, P2P lenders may consider factors such as your debt-to-income ratio and credit score for loan approval.

  • Earthquake Insurance: A Complete Guide for Homeowners (2025) - Insurify

    2 months ago | insurify.com | Kim Porter

    Standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover earthquake damage. You’ll need earthquake insurance to protect your home and belongings in the event of an earthquake.

  • Yes, You Can Get a Loan If You're Part-Time Student

    Feb 5, 2025 | money.usnews.com | Kim Porter |Whitney Blair Wyckoff |Ali Cybulski

    Lender View DisclosureLearn More Earnest4.8Fixed APR 3.47% to 16.49% with autopayVariable APR 4.99% to 16.85% with autopayMax. Loan Amount Not disclosedMin. Credit Score 650 Apply Now Lender View DisclosureLearn More College Ave4.7Fixed APR 3.47% to 17.99% with autopayVariable APR 4.54% to 17.99% with autopayMax. Loan Amount Not disclosedMin.

  • Managing finances for the Sandwich Generation

    Dec 1, 2024 | salon.com | Kim Porter

    About a quarter of Americans are part of the sandwich generation, a group of adults who are financially supporting their children while also helping their aging parents with finances and health issues. Men and women are equally stepping into this role, usually while in their 30s and 40s, according to a 2023 New York Life survey. Though caregiving can be a positive experience, nearly half of those survey respondents say it has impacted their personal finances.

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Kim Porter
Kim Porter @kimsavesmoney
26 Aug 24

*Looking for sources!* Are you a business owner who has borrowed from OnDeck Capital or National Funding? I'd like to ask you a few questions and include your insight in reviews for these lenders. Both articles will appear on CNN Underscored.

Kim Porter
Kim Porter @kimsavesmoney
9 Aug 24

The 2024 NAR settlement is bringing major changes to the homebuying process. In my latest article for US News & World Report, I explain how the settlement affects VA loan borrowers. https://t.co/rsoVZwt83G

Kim Porter
Kim Porter @kimsavesmoney
9 Jul 24

What would you do if you won the lottery? I'd be smart about using my windfall, but you can be sure I'd splurge on a thing or two. Here's my latest for USA Today. https://t.co/6gSpSNoxWq