Lindsay vanSomeren is a writer for LegalZoom and other publications.

Lindsay VanSomeren

Lindsay VanSomeren specializes in writing about credit, debt, personal finance, and insurance. Her work has appeared on Forbes Advisor, Northwestern Mutual, MassMutual, LendingTree, Credit Karma, Credit Sesame, and The Balance. 

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