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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

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October 18, 2022

Doorvest Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Doorvest, a turnkey rental property and management company, makes investing in single-family rental properties more simple.

itrustcapital
October 6, 2022

iTrustCapital Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

iTrustCapital allows you to buy, sell, and stake crypto assets inside your retirement accounts.

StellarFi
September 29, 2022

StellarFi Review: Build Credit By Paying Your Bills On Time

StellarFi reports regular bills to credit reporting agencies, so you can build credit simply by paying your gym or phone bill. See what else it offers.

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September 9, 2022

What Is Considered Employment Income?

Employment income is money earned from working such as your W-2 job or freelance work. Unearned may come from a pension or alimony. Here are the main differences.

This graphic illustrates the concept of hidden fees and lost retirement savings, particularly relevant to old 401(k) accounts. A prominent black "O" shaped like an egg or nest has a cracked shell, revealing a teal dollar sign inside, symbolizing money trapped or hidden in old accounts. Teal dollar signs in circles are scattered around, some connected by curving teal lines and arrows, indicating the flow of money and the process of finding and consolidating funds. Plus signs and dotted patterns further emphasize the financial and organizational theme of the Meet Beagle service, which helps individuals track down and optimize these forgotten retirement investments, ensuring they don't miss out on free money or accrue unnecessary fees.
September 6, 2022

Meet Beagle Review: Rollover Your Old 401(k)s

Tracking down your old 401(k) accounts and rolling them over is a pain. Meet Beagle hunts them down and even ensures funds are properly invested.

Title Loans
September 2, 2022

What Is A Title Loan?

Title loans are high-interest loans that give you one month to repay the loan. Here’s what to know if you’re considering this risky route for cash.

invest in S&P 500
August 24, 2022

How To Invest In The S&P 500

Find out how to invest in an S&P 500 index fund, which represents a large amount of the US stock market.

afterpay review
August 18, 2022

Afterpay Review: Buy Now Pay Later, Interest-Free

A buy now, pay later platform like Afterpay offers a quick solution if you don’t have cash on hand. It’s interest-free, but is it worth it?

vint review
August 2, 2022

Vint Review: Buy A Share Of A Wine Collection

If you’ve considered making an investment in wine, take a look at Vint, which makes it easy to invest in shares of wines.

extra debit card
July 28, 2022

Extra Review: Debit That Builds Credit

Financial products that are not credit-card based, such as Extra, are designed to help consumers build credit without getting into debt.

baselane review
July 19, 2022

Baselane Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Baselane is a fintech offering tools to help independent landlords manage and grow their real estate investment portfolios. Learn more.

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