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Christy Rakoczy

Christy Rakoczy has been a personal finance and legal writer since 2008. She has a Juris Doctor degree from UCLA School of Law and was a college instructor before she began writing for the web.

About Christy Rakoczy

Current Role

Personal finance writer

Expertise

  • Student Loans
  • Mortgages
  • Insurance

Achievements

  • CALI Excellence For The Future Award Winner

Degrees

  • 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

EquiFi Review: Shared Equity Option for California Homeowners

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Heartland ECSI Student Loans Review

Heartland ECSI is one of the largest loan servicers in the U.S. Heartland ECSI doesn't make student loans itself. Rather, they work with...

How Much House Can I Afford?

The amount of money you have set aside for a down payment, the mortgage rates your credit score qualifies you for, and the...

Why Money Is Important

The importance of money is clear when you factor in the costs of necessities to sustain life. It can't buy happiness, but financial...

Credit Union Student Choice Review

Credit Union Student Choice connects you with 250 nonprofit credit unions so you can compare offers on private student loans or student loan...