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Rebecca Betterton
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3Years of experience
- Auto Loans
- Personal loans
- Personal finance
- Budgeting
- 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
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
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PNC Bank
PNC Bank’s low-APR, no-fee personal loans are best for those interested in consolidating debt or making a large purchase.
Jul 18, 2024 -
Auto Loan Rates & Financing in July 2024
Compare auto loan rates. See rates for new and used car loans and find auto loan refinance rates from lenders.
Jul 18, 2024 -
Avant vs. OneMain Financial: Which offers better personal loans?
Avant and OneMain Financial cater to borrowers with bad to fair credit scores.
4 min read Jun 19, 2024 -
How does a debt management plan affect applying for loans?
A debt management plan shouldn’t prevent you from getting credit.
4 min read Jun 14, 2024 -
EV tax credit: What to know before you buy
Find out if your new car could make you eligible for a $7,500 tax credit.
9 min read Jun 14, 2024 -
Average cost of car maintenance: 2024 estimates
Maintenance expenses significantly influence the overall cost of ownership.
5 min read Jun 14, 2024
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Why you shouldn’t roll over your car loan
Rolling over your car loan increases the negative equity of your vehicle.
4 min read Jul 19, 2024 -
Is car loan interest tax deductible?
If certain conditions are met, you can deduct some or all of the interest payments you make on your car loan from your federal taxes.
4 min read Jul 19, 2024 -
The best places for finding auto loans with bad credit
This guide explores where to buy a car with bad credit to get the best deal.
5 min read Jul 18, 2024 -
Upstart vs. Best Egg: Which offers better personal loans?
Upstart and Best Egg are both good lenders for fair-credit borrowers.
3 min read Jul 18, 2024 -
How to finance a boat: 5 steps & where to find the best loans
Boats can be expensive, but there are some financing options if you don’t have cash to purchase one outright.
6 min read Jul 18, 2024 -
Pros and cons of private student loans
Federal student loans are usually best, but you may still need private loans.
9 min read Jul 18, 2024 -
Avant vs. Upstart: Which offers better personal loans?
Avant has flexible guidelines, and Upstart lets you shop around for the best deal.
4 min read Jul 18, 2024 -
Upgrade vs. Upstart: Which offers better personal loans?
Upgrade vs. Upstart: Which personal loan is better?
2 min read Jul 18, 2024