Meredith Mangan

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Costly: You’ll need to pay for labor, permits and materials upfront
Unpredictable: Inclement weather or labor and supply shortages can delay construction or increase costs

18 years in personal finance.
13 years as a senior-level or managing editor.
Previously held financial advisor and insurance licenses.
Work has appeared on Investopedia, Fox Business, Buy Side from WSJ, New York Post, and The Balance Money.

Bio and experience

Meredith Mangan is a senior editor and personal loans expert at Credible with almost two decades of experience in personal finance. She's passionate about accuracy, objectivity, and clean copy designed to inform readers based on where they're at, whether they have good credit, bad credit, and everything in between. Meredith knows there are rarely one-size-fits-all solutions in finance, and understanding your best options begins with an assessment of your needs and the financial tools available to you.

Outside of editing, Meredith enjoys cooking shows, travelogues, discovering new plants, and reciting poetry with her children (she says they love it too).