David McMillin

Contributor, Personal Finance

 

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

  • The skyline of Philadelphia, PA, as seen from the Schuylkill River

    Buying a house in Pennsylvania: A how-to

    Pennsylvania is a big state. The process — and price tag — of buying a house here is different depending on where in PA you want to call home.

    9 min read Sep 22, 2022
  • Historic 25th Street in Ogden, Utah, with snow-covered mountains in background

    Buying a house in Utah: A how-to

    Utah is a unique state with a highly competitive housing market. Here’s what to know when buying a home here.

    9 min read Sep 22, 2022
  • Skyline of Salt Lake City, Utah, with snow covered mountains in background

    Selling a home in Utah

    The Beehive State is a hot seller’s market — statewide prices were up by 24 percent in June 2022 from the same time just last year.

    9 min read Sep 22, 2022
  • The skyline of Nashville, Tennessee, from the Cumberland river

    Buying a house in Tennessee: A how-to

    From the legendary music scene in Nashville to the scenic Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee has a place to fit every lifestyle.

    10 min read Sep 22, 2022
  • Smiling real estate agent carrying documents while entering home from front door

    What is a Realtist?

    A Realtist can also be a Realtor. But there’s much more to this designation.

    3 min read Sep 15, 2022
  • A house surrounded by greenery

    What’s a HUD house?

    These federal foreclosed-on fixer-uppers can be bargains, but they come with caveats. What to know before you bid.

    5 min read Jul 22, 2022