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
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...
Is Medical Payments Car Insurance Worth It?
Medical payments coverage, or MedPay, is optional in most states. This add-on to a standard car insurance policy provides coverage for medical expenses...
Does Health Insurance Cover the Cost of a Vasectomy?
Health insurance usually covers vasectomies, although you may be required to use an in-network doctor...
The Impact of Anxiety on Life Insurance
Anxiety is a common medical condition, but it can affect your life insurance rates or even your ability to get a life insurance...
Is Return of Premium Life Insurance Worth It?
Return of premium life insurance is a type of term life insurance where you get your policy premiums back if you don't die...
Life Insurance for Cancer Patients and Survivors
Buying life insurance after a cancer diagnosis can be difficult. Cancer survivors can usually get...
What is a Life Insurance Beneficiary?
You'll need to select beneficiaries when obtaining life insurance. You can pick anyone you want but make sure to keep your chosen beneficiaries...
How Does Guaranteed Issue Life Insurance Work?
Guaranteed issue life insurance policies are a type of life insurance coverage available to people...
Variable Life Insurance: Is It Worth It?
Variable life insurance is a type of permanent life insurance. You pay higher premiums than for term life insurance and some money is...