Rae Hartley Beck

Contributing writer

Highlights

Writer and editor with over eight years of experience
Featured in MoneyWise and Investopedia

Experience

Rae Hartley Beck is a writer and editor with over eight years of experience in personal finance. Her work has most recently appeared in Bankrate, MoneyWise and Investopedia. Rae specializes in credit card rewards, investing, real estate, home improvement, lending and financial advice for millennials, Gen Z, Gen Alpha and their parents.

Rae went from having her family home foreclosed on when she was in high school to becoming a homeowner at age 24. Her experience has fueled a passion for volunteering with a range of nonprofits, such as the Girl Scouts of America, teaching financial literacy to young people. When not writing, Rae can be found backpacking in the desert, reading over 200 books annually and fostering teenagers to help them transition into adulthood.

Rae's latest articles

Consumer debt by gender: Is there a difference?

Gender plays a key role in how much debt an individual has.

4 min read Dec 09, 2023
What is the FAFSA dependency override?

The decision is ultimately up to your school’s financial aid office.

4 min read Nov 27, 2023
Is an MBA worth it?

Consider the cost as well as your salary potential to decide if an MBA is worth it.

6 min read Nov 16, 2023
How did COVID affect the housing market?

The COVID-19 pandemic created lasting changes in the nation’s housing market.

6 min read Aug 23, 2023
Selling a house in a recession: What you need to know

What to consider if you need to sell your house during a recession — or just before one.

4 min read Apr 07, 2023
Housing discrimination: What homebuyers and sellers need to know

Discrimination against homebuyers or renters based on race, religion, nationality and more is illegal.

3 min read Apr 06, 2023
What is a buyer’s market?

We’ve recently been experiencing a seller’s market. Is that about to change?

5 min read Jan 06, 2023
Mortgage escrow account pros and cons

Unless your lender insists, you may not want to use one. Here’s why.

6 min read Dec 22, 2022