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Rebecca Safier

Rebecca Safier is a personal finance writer with years of experience writing about student loans, personal loans, budgeting, and related topics. She is certified as a student loan counselor through the National Association of Certified Credit Counselors.

About Rebecca Safier

Current Role

Personal finance writer

Expertise

  • Student Loans
  • Personal Loans
  • Mortgages
  • Home Equity
  • Credit
  • Budgeting
  • Business Loans

Degrees

  • Bachelor's degree in English from Tufts University, master's degree in education from Harvard Graduate School of Education, certified student loan counselor through the National Association of Certified Credit Counselors

Personal Finance Experience

Rebecca likes to help people make informed financial decisions, whether they’re paying off student loans, improving their credit, or working toward a savings goal.

As a certified student loan counselor, Rebecca has written extensively on student loans, from featuring personal stories to covering data studies on the demographics of student debt to interviewing Andrew Yang and state legislators about their policy proposals. Having worked with students as a college counselor, Rebecca brings firsthand insight into the challenges of preparing for college to her work.

In addition to student loans, Rebecca has covered a variety of personal finance topics, including personal loans, home equity, credit scores, and general money management. When she’s not writing about all things finance, she’s teaching blogging and SEO strategies on her blog, Remote Bliss.

Latest from Rebecca Safier

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What Credit Score Is Needed for a Personal Loan?

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Tips for Homebuyers With Student Debt

Buying a House With Student Loans of 50K, 100K, 200K or More

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Best Student Loans for Non-Degree Students (Certificate and Trade Programs)

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9 Responsible Ways to Borrow Money in 2026

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How to Get a Loan Without a Job

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Should You Refinance Student Loans With a Cosigner?

Should You Refinance Student Loans With a Cosigner?

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7 Smart Ways to Lower Your Student Loan Interest Rate

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How Much Do I Owe in Student Loans?

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