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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

Collectable Review
June 1, 2021

Collectable Review: Invest In Sports Cards And Memorabilia

Collectable is an online marketplace for buying and selling fractional shares of high-value sports memorabilia.

tax pro vs. DIY online
March 24, 2021

Tax Pro Vs. DIY Online: Which Tax Prep Is Better For You?

We compare two of the most popular tax prep strategies – tax pro vs. DIY online – to help you decide which option would fit your needs best.

This illustrative image visually represents the article's focus on "How To Handle Taxes For Your Side Hustle." A stylized man with a beard is depicted working diligently at a desk, looking at a laptop computer. He is seated in a purple office chair, with a small potted plant and a bottle on his white desk. Through a large window behind him, a city skyline is visible under a light blue sky, accented with several red, spiky virus-like icons, subtly hinting at the current remote work or side hustle environment. The bold text "HOW TO HANDLE TAXES FOR YOUR SIDE HUSTLE" is prominently displayed at the top, with "TAXES" highlighted in red, reinforcing the core topic of managing self-employment taxes for side hustle income, including Social Security and Medicare taxes, to avoid a tax nightmare.
October 26, 2020

How To Handle Side Hustle Taxes

Handling taxes for your side hustle needn’t be time-consuming or draining. Organize your side hustle taxes today with these four easy steps.

This image illustrates the concept of personal finance management and investment, featuring a large blue briefcase or satchel as a central element. Two figures, a woman in a white dress holding a yellow book and a man in a suit, stand in front of the briefcase, suggesting a professional or financial context. To the right, a stack of gold coins and a larger coin with a dollar sign further emphasize the financial theme. In the background, abstract plant-like shapes in green and orange, along with dotted lines and a partial view of another figure, add a modern, digital feel to the composition. The logo "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" is prominently displayed in the bottom left, connecting the visual directly to the article's focus on financial tools and apps like Simplifi by Quicken.
March 3, 2020

Quicken Simplifi Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

If you’re looking for an app to help you track your money, consider Simplifi from Quicken. Here are the best features of this app and more!

insurance policy
February 11, 2020

The Ultimate Guide to Umbrella Insurance (Do You Need It?)

Learn about umbrella insurance and when it might be useful! Here are the answers to questions you might have about umbrella insurance.

An illustrative image depicting a large, red and white striped hot air balloon ascending into a clear blue sky with fluffy white clouds, representing financial uplift despite burdens. Dangling below the balloon's basket are three separate individuals, each tethered to a significant financial obligation, symbolizing the weight of tax debt and back taxes. The person on the left is holding a sign labeled "BILLS," the central figure is attached to a large gold coin or medallion, and the person on the right is holding a sign clearly marked "TAXES," emphasizing the core theme of the article regarding owing back taxes to the IRS. This visual metaphor effectively conveys the struggle and eventual potential relief associated with managing and overcoming various forms of debt, particularly tax debt. The "The College Investor" logo is visible in the bottom left corner, reinforcing the source of the financial advice.
January 29, 2020

Tax Debt: What To Do If You Owe Back Taxes To The IRS

Do you owe taxes to the government? Back taxes? Are you having trouble paying? Don’t worry. Here’s what you should do if you owe tax debt.

compound interest
December 18, 2019

How Does Compound Interest Work? (Investments, Savings, and More!)

Are you curious about compound interest? Learn how it works in relation to investments. Also learn about compounding and inflation!

SpareRoom
December 5, 2019

SpareRoom Review: Find Roommates, Make Money

Do you have a spare bedroom you can share to earn some extra money? Learn how SpareRoom can help you with that. Read the review right here!

Vaulted
November 8, 2019

Vaulted Review: Easily Buy Gold Online

Do you want to invest in gold, and perhaps even have it shipped it your house? If so, take a look at this Vaulted review — is Vaulted for you?

Nav.it
November 2, 2019

Nav.it Review: A Financial Planning App Focused On Women

If you’re a woman and need some help in the area of financial planning, take a look at this Nav.it review — is the app right for you?

get out of a timeshare
April 16, 2019

The Step-By-Step Guide To Get Out Of A Timeshare

How does one get out of a timeshare? What steps you should follow? Is there a company that can help you get out of a timeshare? Find out!

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