About Rebecca Lake, CEPF®
Current Role
Personal Finance Writer
Expertise
- Student Loans
- Mortgages
- Home-buying
- Credit
- Debt
- Personal Loans
- Education Planning
- Insurance
- Investing
- Small Business
Certifications & Degrees
- Certified Educator in Personal Finance
- Bachelor's degree in political science from the University of South Carolina
Personal Finance Experience
Rebecca began writing about personal finance in 2013 after finding herself nearly $100,000 in debt with credit cards, student loans, and a car loan. As she learned about finance and paid down the debt, she became interested in teaching others how to manage money, save, and build wealth.
Over the past decade, she's written for a number of top publications in the personal finance space, covering a wide range of topics. In 2019, she founded Boss Single Mama, a personal finance blog for moms who are interested in earning and saving more while spending less. In 2022, she became a CEPF® and continues to share her passion for finance with others.
Latest from Rebecca Lake, CEPF®
Student Loan Deferment
Deferment is available for federal and private student loans. Understanding how it works can help you to decide if it's right for you.
What to Do If You Maxed Out Financial Aid
Ran out of financial aid? It's a difficult situation to be in but you have options for paying for school when financial aid...
Personal Loan vs. Auto Loan to Buy a Car: Which Is Better?
You can use either a personal loan or a specialized auto loan to buy a...
Personal Loan Limit: How Much Can I Borrow?
The maximum personal loan amount you can borrow depends on your credit history, income, and the lender you choose. Borrowers should only take...
Physician Assistant Loan Repayment & Forgiveness Options
Physician assistant school can be expensive, and it may be necessary to use student loans...
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
This student loan refinance calculator can help you see how much you could save by refinancing your student loans.
Employer Student Loan Repayment Benefits
Many employers offer student loan repayment assistance. When employers provide this assistance, their contributions are generally taxable. These contributions can be helpful, but...
Student Loan Policies
Student loan policies have garnered more attention in recent years, as Congress tries to make managing education debt less burdensome for borrowers.
Best VA Lenders: 0% Down Payments for Veterans
If you qualify for the VA loan assistance program, you can get a mortgage with...
Do Hospitals Help Pay for Nursing School?
Hospitals can offer financial assistance for nursing school to current students and those who plan to enroll in a nursing degree program.