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Rebecca Betterton

Writer, Auto Loans and Personal Loans
  • 3
    Years of experience
Ribbon Icon EXPERTISE
  • Auto Loans
  • Personal loans
  • Personal finance
  • Budgeting
Education Icon EDUCATION
  • Certified Financial Education Instructor℠, National Financial Educators Council
  • Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications, Elon University

About the author
Rebecca Betterton, a Certified Financial Education Instructor℠, is a writer for Bankrate who has been reporting on auto loans since 2021. Through her writing, Rebecca aims to provide clarity and accessibility to the automotive loans industry as the cost of financing new and used vehicles continues to climb due to steep inflation.

She specializes in assisting readers in navigating the ins and outs of securely borrowing money to purchase a car, but recently widened her scope to cover personal loans and other debt topics. Prior to her time at Bankrate, she was a social media reporter and copywriter.

When Rebecca isn’t researching recent trends in personal finance, she is an avid runner and a lover of interior design.

Rebecca beyond Bankrate

Report Predicts Fed Interest Rate Actions Likely To Send More Car Shop

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Insight: Scratched EV battery? Your insurer may have to junk the whole

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How to get preapproved for a car loan and gain negotiation power

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New car prices are finally coming down. But not by much

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Rebecca wants you to know
Rebecca understands the anxiety that comes with heading to a dealership. She is passionate about empowering readers to make informed financial decisions in the showroom through focused advice and guidance. Outside of that, she has spent the last year researching EV financing and trends to make it more accessible for all sorts of drivers.

Rebecca's latest articles

  • Bankrate awards 2024 auto loans banner featuring a hand holding a car key

    Auto loans

    Find the right auto loan for your life with our list of the best. Secure your loan online, refinance your existing loan, and more with Bankrate's top picks.

    1 min read Dec 17, 2022
  • Auto Loan Refinancing Guide

    This guide will help you understand the steps of refinancing an auto loan and how to decide if it's right for you.

    6 min read Dec 07, 2022
  • Earnest Personal Loans: 2023 Review

    Earnest is a loan servicer known primarily for its student loans. Earnest has partnered with Fiona, a lender matching platform, to help borrowers find, compare and choose from qualifying lenders.

    5 min read Nov 08, 2022
  • Auto Loans

    Find the right auto loan for your life with our list of the best. Secure your loan online, refinance your existing loan, and more with Bankrate's top picks.

    4 min read Dec 09, 2021
  • Student Loan Rates

    Students can choose either federal or private student loans to help pay for school. Bankrate can help you find the best student loan to fit your needs.

    15 min read Oct 06, 2021
  • Medical Student Loan Rates

    Explore Bankrate's expert picks for the best medical school loans available and discover how the right rate can help you meet the costs of a medical degree.

    13 min read Oct 06, 2021
  • Law Student Loan Rates

    Law school loans are a great option for people who don't have the money to pay for law school out of pocket and who have exhausted scholarship and grant opportunities.

    14 min read Oct 06, 2021