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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
  • Home Equity
  • Credit
  • Debt
  • Personal Loans
  • Education Planning
  • Taxes
  • 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.

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®

Does the Military Pay for College? Yes — Here’s How Much

Active-duty service members, veterans, and reservists can get tuition assistance and help with student loan...