David McMillin

Contributor, Personal Finance

Experience

David McMillin is a contributor to Bankrate covering personal finance, including mortgages, real estate, student loans and auto loans. From budgeting tips for individuals to funding strategies for aspiring business owners, his goal is simple: to help readers figure out how to save more and stress less. As a musician, he has spent a lot of time worrying about money, as well, and he applies the lessons he’s learned from that financial balancing act to offer practical advice for personal spending decisions.

McMillin studied writing at DePauw University. He is based in Chicago and loves to discover new places. He only needs to visit four more states (Alaska, Oklahoma, Utah and Vermont) to check all 50 off his list.

David's latest articles

‘We buy houses’ companies in Massachusetts

Bay Staters have several national and local options to sell a home for cash.

5 min read Nov 20, 2023
Cost to buy a house in Ohio

Home prices in Ohio are well below the nationwide median price.

5 min read Nov 09, 2023
U.S. housing starts, and what they mean for homebuyers

Housing starts refers to the number of new homes that have begun construction.

6 min read Oct 30, 2023
Cost to buy a house in California

The median price of a single-family home in the Golden State is high.

6 min read Oct 27, 2023
Cost to buy a house in Florida

Home prices in Florida are on par with the national median.

6 min read Oct 25, 2023
What income do I need to afford a $450K house?

How much income do you need for a $450K purchase?

5 min read Oct 20, 2023
How much house can I afford if I make $60,000 a year?

An annual income of $60,000 will limit your options in most markets.

4 min read Oct 10, 2023
Washington, D.C. housing market: Everything you need to know

The District of Columbia is a unique city with a unique housing market.

4 min read Sep 22, 2023