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Hannah Rounds

Hannah Rounds is a data-driven personal finance writer with over a decade of experience helping readers understand how to make smarter money decisions. She specializes in breaking down complex financial topics (from student loans to investing tools) using a practical, analytical approach rooted in real-world data.

She holds a B.A. in Economics from Furman University (Summa Cum Laude), where she received the Arthur Magill Economics Award and the J. Carlyle Ellet Economics Prize. She has written extensively on taxes, investing, student loans, and financial technology, focusing on how data shapes smarter financial decisions.

When she’s not writing or analyzing spreadsheets, Hannah enjoys exploring new budgeting tools and finding fresh ways to make finance easier for families.

Hannah’s latest articles

What To Do After You File Your Taxes?
April 10, 2023

What To Do After You File Your Taxes?

After you file your taxes, you need to make sure you store a copy of your tax return and make adjustments for next year.

Best Ways to Start a College Fund
March 29, 2023

How To Setup A College Fund For Your Children

Want to setup a college fund for your children? Here are tips on the best ways to save for a college savings account, including 529 plans.

Magnifi Investing Review
March 21, 2023

Magnifi Investing Assistant Review: An AI-Driven Investment Platform

Magnifi Personal is an AI-driven investment platform that offers customized recommendations based on your search behavior.

Investing In Compound Interest Accounts
March 20, 2023

Compound Interest Accounts: Fact Or Cap?

“Fact or cap” is another way of saying fact or fiction and is a phrase used on TikTok. Here are three caps of compound interest accounts.

Pros And Cons Of Uniform Gift to Minors Act vs. Uniform Transfers to Minors Act Accounts
March 17, 2023

UGMA vs UTMA Accounts: Pros, Cons, Rules

Uniform Gift to Minors Act (UGMA) Accounts and Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) Accounts provide an investment account for children.

State Stimulus Checks
March 10, 2023

State Stimulus Checks Aren’t Taxable Income

The IRS announced that state stimulus checks for Covid-19 aren’t going to be considered taxable income federally.

Magnifi Financial Review
February 2, 2023

Magnifi Credit Union Review

Magnifi Financial is a credit union that offers business banking for small businesses as well as consumer checking, savings, mortgages, car loans, and credit cards.

What Are I-Bonds?
December 7, 2022

What Are I Bonds?

You may have heard experts touting I bonds as the latest hot investment vehicle. Make sure you understand its risks and rewards.

Finary.io review
November 24, 2022

Finary Review: Investing And Education With A Social Twist

Finary.io is an app that has a focus on investment education and aims to make learning social. It also allows you to pay for curated content.

EV Tax Credits
November 16, 2022

Understanding The Electric Vehicle (EV) Tax Credit

In the market for an electric vehicle? Congress made major changes to tax credits. Here’s what you need to know before you buy.

plynk™ review
November 2, 2022

Plynk App Review: Investing For Beginners

Plynk is an investment app that helps you change your investment behavior so you can build your future wealth and a diversified portfolio.

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