Lucy Lazarony

Senior Credit Writer
Lucy Lazarony

About the Author

Lucy Lazarony is a veteran financial journalist with nearly 30 years of experience covering credit, credit cards, and consumer finance. Widely recognized for her ability to demystify complex financial topics, Lucy has established herself as a trusted authority in the credit space.

She previously served for seven years as a staff writer at Bankrate.com, where she contributed in-depth reporting, trend analysis, and consumer-focused guidance on credit cards and lending products. Her work has since appeared in top-tier publications, including Investopedia, Next Avenue, the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE), and Credit.com, reinforcing her reputation as a leading voice in personal finance journalism.

Lucy holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Florida, where she developed the investigative and reporting skills that continue to shape her career. Her excellence in storytelling has been recognized by the Florida Press Club, earning awards for Education Reporting (2016) and Arts News Reporting (2015).

Across her career, Lucy has helped millions of readers make informed financial decisions, offering clarity on credit scoring, responsible credit card use, debt management, and consumer rights. Her work remains a cornerstone resource for individuals seeking transparent, accurate, and actionable financial information.

Latest Posts

Worked On 151 Articles To Date

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23 Revealing Statistics on Poverty in America

23 Revealing Statistics on Poverty in America

In such a rich country as America, poverty still exists. These statistics examine the number of people living in poverty in the United States,... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 10/21/26

Study

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20 Surprising Statistics on the Gender Pay Gap

20 Surprising Statistics on the Gender Pay Gap

Pay equality for women is a noble goal. Earning the same amount of money as male workers would be both fair and ideal. But as things stand, there... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 10/15/26

Study

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15 Eye-Opening Sports Betting Statistics (2026)

15 Eye-Opening Statistics On Sports Betting

Watching a sporting event is exciting, and those who bet on the outcome have an even greater interest in which team wins and which team loses.... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 10/8/26

Blog

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DoorDash Settlement Will Pay 264,000 NYC Delivery Workers

DoorDash Settlement Will Pay 264,000 NYC Delivery Workers

DoorDash has reached a $131.5 million settlement with New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) over pay rules for... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 10/1/26

Blog

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Buying A Home? A New Credit Score Could Lower Your Rate

Buying A Home? A New Credit Score Could Lower Your Rate

The Federal Housing Finance Agency has expanded the availability of VantageScore 4.0 to all approved Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lenders. These... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 9/30/26

Blog

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Auto Loan Approvals Rise as Seven-Year Loans Hit Record High

Auto Loan Approvals Rise as Seven-Year Loans Hit Record High

Auto loans are getting easier to secure. But for many buyers, getting into a car now means taking on a longer loan or more debt. Auto credit... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 9/29/26

Blog

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Credit Acceptance to Erase $634M in Debt for 55,000 Borrowers

Credit Acceptance to Erase $634M in Debt for 55,000 Borrowers

A bipartisan coalition of 40 state attorneys general and the District of Columbia has secured roughly $700 million in relief and payments from... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 9/28/26

Blog

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Mortgage Loans to Moderate-Score Borrowers Fell 73%

Mortgage Loans to Moderate-Score Borrowers Fell 73%

According to The Pew Charitable Trusts, tight mortgage lending standards are making it harder for some borrowers with moderate credit scores —... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 9/28/26

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