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Rebecca Lake, CEPF®

Rebecca Lake is a certified educator in personal finance (CEPF®) and freelance writer specializing in finance.

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 Loans for Certificate Programs

The cost of a certificate program can add up quickly. Check out federal and private loans to cover the costs of this career...

Mobile Home Loans: How to Finance Your Mobile or Manufactured Home

Mobile home loans aren’t the same as traditional mortgages. Are you planning on buying a...

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...

Student Loan Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Calculator

Use the following IBR calculator to help you see what your monthly payments will be...

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...