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Linda Bell

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As seen in: Bankrate, MSN, Aol, Daily Star (UK), Fox News, Yahoo Finance, MarketWatch, The Minnesota Star Tribune, Baltimore Sun, Nasdaq, Fox Business and
Senior Writer & Home Lending Expert, Certified HELOC Specialist @Bankrate, Previously @NerdWallet, @Bloomberg & @FoxBusiness

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Linda is an award-winning journalist who creates and produces programming distributed across multiple platforms.

  • Innovative reporter, writer, producer, editor and creator of award-winning and high-quality business, personal finance, consumer, entertainment, sports, general news and health content that engages and educates audiences

  • Achieves results by guiding cross-functional teams and managing/developing staff

  • Excellent presentation, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills

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Linda Bell’s Journalist Portfolio

Why Procter & Gamble, McDonald's & Ford are Catering to the Black Consumer

Why Procter & Gamble, McDonald's & Ford are Catering to the Black Consumer

George Jefferson from the 1970's sitcom "The Jeffersons" would be proud - more Black Americans are "movin' on…

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Tax Tips: Avoiding Tax Scams

It's hard enough getting your taxes done on time, but during tax season you also have to be on guard against …

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Home equity rates rise, as Fed policymakers hold interest rates steady Original

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By Linda Bell Verified, Katie Lowery Verified
| Bankrate Verified
Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate Home equity rates climbed to their highest level this year, as the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for the fourth meeting in a row. The $30,000 home equity line of credit rose two basis points to 7.47%, according to Bankrate’s national survey of lenders. Meanwhile, the five-year $30,000 home equity loan gained three basis points to 8.13%.
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Your bank has a mortgage rate. We have a better one.

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By Katie Kelton Verified, Alex Gailey Verified, Linda Bell Verified
| Bankrate Verified
Bankrate connects people to trusted ways to save, borrow and thrive. 50 Years advocating for consumer transparency 12 m Mortgage records analyzed for real-time accuracy $192 m Saved by Bankrate mortgage users in 2025 alone Confidence shouldn't be a feeling. It should be a calculation. Mortgage calculator Home affordability Savings calculator Credit card payoff CD calculator See all calculators $15,000 Home improvement fund
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HELOCs dip, home equity loan rates tick higher Original

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By Linda Bell Verified, Michele Petry Verified
| Bankrate Verified
Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate A mixed week for home equity rates. The $30,000 home equity line of credit fell two basis points to 7.43%, according to Bankrate’s national survey of lenders. Meanwhile, the five-year $30,000 home equity loan rose two basis points to 8.12%, its highest level this year. As HELOC rates become more affordable, Brandon Schneider, founder and financial planner at Deliberate Wealth, highlights some of their benefits.
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