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Allison Martin

Contributor, Personal Finance
Ribbon Icon EXPERTISE
  • Personal finance
  • Taxes
  • Mortgages and real estate
  • Consumer loans
  • Small business loans
  • Student loans
Education Icon EDUCATION
  • Bachelor’s, University of South Florida
  • Master’s, University of South Florida

Allison Martin is a contributor to Bankrate covering personal finance, including taxes, mortgages, auto loans and small business loans. Martin’s work began over 10 years ago as a digital content strategist, and she’s since been published in several leading outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, MSN Money, MoneyTalksNews, Investopedia, Experian and Credit.com. Martin, a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFE), also shares her passion for financial literacy and entrepreneurship with others through interactive workshops and programs.

Allison's latest articles

  • TD Bank

    TD Bank offers a variety of business funding solutions to customers within its East Coast service area.

    8 min read Apr 30, 2026
  • OnDeck

    OnDeck is an online lender offering small business loans of up to $250,000 with fast funding times to borrowers with fair credit.

    8 min read Apr 13, 2026
  • Empower

    Tilt offers cash advances up to $250 and is best suited for users who are looking for a small advance.

    5 min read Apr 01, 2026
  • A green house on a sunny day

    What is home equity?

    It’s the portion of your home you own outright. Its uses are almost endless.

    9 min read Mar 31, 2026
  • U.S. Bank Small Business Loans Review

    U.S. Bank offers several business loan products, including equipment loans that don't require a down payment. Our U.S. Bank business loans review has more details.

    8 min read Mar 30, 2026
  • Capital One

    Capital One doesn’t go far enough to provide info on its website, but it offers business lines of credit, real estate term loans, SBA loans and other specialized lending solutions to established business owners.

    7 min read Mar 30, 2026