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
312 articles written by this author
Short-term loans
Honest Loans Review: Compare Multiple Fast Funding Options (2026)
A review of Honest Loans, a lead generation service that can connect you with loan amounts from $200 to $50,000.
Personal Loans
How to Refinance Your Timeshare: Options & Alternatives (2026)
Are payments for your timeshare becoming a burden? Here’s how to refinance.
Business Loans
Compare alternative business lenders and loan types, including business lines of credit, invoice factoring and equipment loans.
Business Loans
Not every business owner is has perfect credit history. Compare lenders who may approve you even with bad credit and what requirements you'll have to meet.
Personal Loans
No one likes owing the IRS. With fees and penalties and seemingly complicated forms, it can be easy to feel trapped. Find out how a personal loan can help.
Business Loans
Get up to $10,000 with a Novo merchant cash advance.
Business Loans
Quick access to funds up to $500,000 — but it’s only available in 28 states.
Business Loans
Help cover your business's day-to-day costs with a working capital loan.
Debt Relief
Symple Lending Review: Debt Relief Instead of Personal Loans (2026)
Symple Lending isn’t transparent about its products and services.