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®
Are Home Equity Loans Tax-Deductible?
Home equity loans can put cash in hand for a variety of expenses. The interest you pay on the loan may be deductible,...
The Best Student Loans Open to DACA Recipients
Financial aid for DACA students is not available at the federal level. However, you can...
How to Pay for College Housing in 2025: Financial Aid and Beyond
There are different options for how to pay for room and board, including scholarships, grants,...
Can You Refinance Student Loans After Consolidation?
Consolidating student loans doesn't disqualify you from refinancing them later, but it may benefit some...
Arizona Student Loans
From state scholarships to federal grants and loans, students in Arizona have various funding options for attending college. If those forms of aid...
How Long Does It Take to Get a Student Loan? Federal and Private Timelines From Approval to Disbursement
Getting student loans can take weeks to months. It's important to understand how long it...
How to Pay for Emergency Pet Care
There are a number of ways to pay for emergency pet care including personal loans, credit cards, welfare organizations, and veterinary schools.
Can a Grandparent Cosign a Student Loan?
Grandparents are perfectly acceptable cosigners for student loans if they have a good credit score and meet the other eligibility requirements.
Can You Refinance Student Loans More Than Once?
There are no limits on how many times you can refinance student loans, but these...
How to Pay for College If You Don’t Qualify for Federal Financial Aid
Federal loans aren't the only option for covering college costs. Scholarships, grants, and private loans...