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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

  • Dave Cash Advance App

    If you’re cash-strapped and get hit with a sudden expense, Dave App allows you to tap into your next paycheck, without hefty fees.

    5 min read Jun 23, 2026

  • Fundbox

    Fundbox offers business lines of credit with flexible repayment terms of up to $150,000 for fair-credit borrowers.

    6 min read Jun 18, 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 Jun 18, 2026

  • Fundbox

    American Express Business Blueprint offers business lines of credit to small business owners with fair credit. Our American Express® Business Line of Credit review has all the details.

    7 min read Jun 18, 2026

  • Bluevine

    Bluevine offers a business line of credit to help business owners cover cash flow gaps and expand operations. Our Bluevine small business loans review has all the details.

    7 min read Jun 18, 2026

  • National Funding

    National Funding provides short- and long-term loans to eligible business owners with a credit score of over 660. Check out our National Funding review for more information

    7 min read Jun 18, 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 Jun 18, 2026

  • iBusiness Funding

    iBusiness Funding’s streamlined application and potentially low rates are tailored to low-risk small businesses.

    7 min read Jun 18, 2026