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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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.

Current Paycheck Advance: Get Up to $750 Cash Before Payday
A review of Current’s Paycheck Advance feature, how much you can get and the requirements to qualify.

Dave vs. EarnIn: Which Is the Better Cash Advance App?
Need fast access to cash before your paycheck hits? Check out our side-by-side comparison of Dave versus EarnIn, two popular cash advance apps

Business Line of Credit vs. Credit Card
A side-by-side comparison of a business line of credit versus a credit card and the pros and cons of each option.

Business Loans and Grants for Felons
Business loan and grant opportunities for people with a felony record, how to qualify for loans and other alternatives.

Loans Like Giggle Finance for Gig Worker MCAs
Alternatives to loans like Giggle Finance, including other MCA providers and personal loans.
