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

Selling a home in Austin

The super-hot seller’s market in Austin is cooling quickly.

6 min read Feb 06, 2023
Buying a house in Austin: A how-to

Austin’s ultra-hot housing market is starting to cool down.

7 min read Feb 06, 2023
Cost of living in Denver

The Mile High City has mile-high housing prices too.

6 min read Feb 03, 2023
Selling a house to a family member

Selling to (or buying from) a family member is often called a non-arm’s-length transaction.

5 min read Jan 25, 2023
America’s best places to live in 2023

Find out the best places to live and work in 2023.

8 min read Jan 24, 2023
Buying a house in Seattle: A how-to

Housing prices are high in Seattle, but the market is starting to level off.

5 min read Jan 12, 2023
Selling a home in Idaho

Idaho home prices have increased significantly over the past couple years.

6 min read Jan 10, 2023
Buying a house in Idaho: A how-to

Idaho is known for growing potatoes, but it’s growing in a big way when it comes to new residents too.

6 min read Jan 10, 2023