About Sarah Li Cain
Current Role
Finance writer and podcast producer
Expertise
- Personal Loans
- Home Loans
- Insurance Planning
- Banking
- Small Business
Achievements
- Two-time Plutus Award Winner For Best Personal Finance Freelancer Or Contributor
Certifications & Degrees
- Accredited Financial Counselor
- Bachelor’s degree in English from the York University
- Bachelor's degree in education from the York University
Personal Finance Experience
Sarah is an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) with a decade of experience writing in the personal finance space. Before transitioning into full-time finance writing, she spent 10 years teaching elementary school students. She used her skill in translating complicated subjects into digestible pieces in her personal finance writing. In her spare time, she loves to spend her time helping out at the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program during tax season.
Latest from Sarah Li Cain
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Student Loans for Single Mothers
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Does Financial Aid Cover Cosmetology School?
You can use financial aid to cover cosmetology school costs. We’ll share the types of financial aid you can take advantage of.
Best Adult Student Loans
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