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 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.
What to Do If You Were Denied Student Loans
If you've been denied for federal student loans or private loans, there are several possible solutions you can try to become eligible for...
How to File the FAFSA With Divorced Parents
If your parents are divorced, you may have difficulty filling out the FAFSA. It's important to take the time to talk to both...
Can You Get Student Loans Without a Bank Account?
You do not need a bank account to obtain a student loan. As a general...
How to Add More Than 20 Schools to the FAFSA
If you want to send your FAFSA information to more than 10 schools, you will need to wait until you receive your Student...
How Often Do You Need to File the FAFSA?
You’ll need to fill out the FAFSA once per year, every year that you’re attending school and want financial aid. Even if you...
How to File the FAFSA When You Don’t Live With Your Parents
If you don't live with your parents, you may be considered an independent student in...
Small Business Loans for Women
Women small business owners who need to cover capital expenses as they establish, grow, or maintain their businesses have several options for small...