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.
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