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
236 articles written by this author
14 Apps Like Sezzle: Competitor Sites & Alternatives (2025)
A comparison of BNPL apps like Sezzle and cash advance apps.

Personify Financial: Legit Lender But Rates Can Be High
A review of Personify Financial, a lender that offers installment loans up to $15,000 with rates starting at 36% for borrowers with poor credit.

FinnFox Review: Several Red Flags Make This One to Avoid
A review of FinnFox, a loan connection service that seems to have a lot of red flags.

Shield Funding: Legit Biz Loans; Be Wary of High APRs
A review of Shield Funding, offering short-term business loans up to $1 million.

Xact Loan Review: Avoid This Less-Than-Legit Lender
A review of Xact, a direct lender that offers installment loans up to $5,000 with high APRs.

Big Picture Loans Review
Big Picture Loans is a tribal lender that provides small cash loans with a simple online application. Repay the money you borrow in installments.

How Much Are NBA Playoff Tix? & How to Afford Them (2025)
A guide to the 2025 NBA playoffs, how much tickets cost and ways to budget and plan for the event.

Advance America: Fast, High-Interest Short-Term Loans
A review of Advance America, a lender that offers payday loans, installment loans, lines of credit and title loans to borrowers with poor credit.

Quick2Lend Review: Connects You With Fast But Costly Loans
A review of Quick2Lend, a connection service that matches borrowers with installment loans up to $3,000.

Cash Advance Apps That Work With Current
Top six picks for cash advance apps that work with Current.
