About Christy Rakoczy
Current Role
Personal finance writer
Achievements
CALI Excellence for the Future Award winner
Expertise
Student loans, mortgages, insurance
Education
Bachelor's degree and certificate of business management from the University of Rochester, Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law
Personal Finance Experience
Christy began her writing career in 2008 producing informational websites for attorneys after working for several years as a college instructor.
She soon transitioned into the field of personal finance, putting her law degree and business certification to use helping people better manage their money. Christy writes about all aspects of financial management, from learning how to budget to managing student loans.
Latest from Christy Rakoczy
Can You Take Out Student Loans for Living Expenses & Housing?
Short answer: Yes, you can. With a student loan from College Ave (our top choice...
Is Pet Insurance Worth It? Evaluating the Cost
Pet insurance can cover thousands of dollars in veterinary expenses during a pet's lifetime. Avoiding...
How Does EasyKnock Work?
Our highest-rated overall choice for home sale leaseback is EasyKnock because it’s flexible and its customers give it stellar reviews. EasyKnock is a financial product...
Pet Assure Review
Pet Assure doesn't offer a pet insurance plan. Instead, the company offers a discount plan for taking your animal to a pre-approved Pet...
PetFirst Pet Insurance Review
PetFirst offers pet insurance to dogs and cats ages 8 weeks and older, with no restrictions on senior pets. You can choose your...
M&T Bank Personal Loans Review
M&T Bank offers loans up to $25,000 at reasonable rates, as well as a choice of repayment terms. However, because rates may be...
Best Auto Loans
An auto loan allows you to purchase a car while extending the payment period to offer more affordable payments. Here are the best...
Better Mortgage Review
Better was created to eliminate fees in the mortgage process and to provide a simpler experience for those looking for loans. This Better...
ELFI vs. SoFi: Student Loans Comparison
If you want to borrow for school or refinance existing student loans, consider SoFi or ELFI. SoFi offers low rates and interest rate...
Trupanion Pet Insurance Review
Trupanion offers comprehensive pet insurance for all breeds of cats and dogs in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. They are the only...