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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

best way to save your tax refund
February 1, 2026

7 Best Ways To Save Your Tax Refund

The best ways to save your tax refund will set you up for an easier, more secure future by building your emergency fund, paying off debt, or growing your wealth.

GradGuard Review
January 29, 2026

GradGuard Insurance Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

GradGuard renters insurance and a low-cost tuition insurance policy that covers the cost of tuition up to a certain cost.

tax refund by state
January 26, 2026

Where’s My State Tax Refund? Find Your Tax Refund By State

Here’s how to check the status of your state tax refund, with a guide for each of the 50 states and Washington DC.

tax software for estates and trusts
January 26, 2026

Best Tax Software For Estates And Trusts: Form K-1 And 1041

If you need to file IRS forms 1041 and K-1 using tax software for estates and trusts, here’s some software to consider for that purpose!

millennials vs gen z
January 18, 2026

Gen Z Age Range In 2026: Money And Work Stereotypes

How does the Gen Z age range stack up against Millennials and other generations? Find out if there are truths to the stereotypes.

best socially responsible banks
January 15, 2026

Best Socially Responsible Banks For 2026

Here are the best socially responsible banks that make a positive impact on the environment or community. Feel better about where you bank.

Best Landlord Software
January 5, 2026

The 7 Best Property Management Software Options For 2026

Rental property management software makes it easier to keep this part of owning a property from taking over your life. Here are the best ones.

This graphic, titled "19 Ways To Invest In Real Estate," features a clean, minimalist illustration against a light background, emphasizing the core theme of real estate investing. On the left, a stylized two-story house with a garage is depicted with simple green and white outlines, representing traditional real estate assets. To the right, a circular green graph with a black outline and a small dark triangle above it symbolizes financial growth, investment returns, or market analysis, directly relating to the diverse investment opportunities discussed in the article. A plus sign positioned between the house and the graph suggests the combination or addition of various investment strategies. The overall image, with its modern aesthetic and clear visual metaphors, serves to introduce an article about accessible and varied approaches to real estate investing, catering to different investor types from beginners to experienced homeowners and high-net-worth individuals, aiming to help readers grow their net worth and income through property.
January 2, 2026

How To Invest In Real Estate: 19 Ideas To Get You Started

Ready to make a real estate investment but aren’t sure where to start? We’ve outlined 19 different ways to get your investment started.

This stylized graphic illustrates the concept of compound interest and growth in retirement savings over time, featuring three progressively taller stacks of gold coins with white tops, set against a light cream background. The smallest stack has two coins, the middle has four, and the tallest has seven, visually representing the "investing for retirement early and often" strategy discussed in the article. Abstract orange-gold geometric shapes, including scattered dots, outlines of circles, and plus signs, are dispersed across the background, adding to the modern design. The bottom left corner shows "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" in black sans-serif font, highlighting the source of this content focused on "best retirement calculators to project your savings." The image conveys the long-term project of saving and investing for retirement, reinforcing the idea of accumulating wealth through consistent contributions and "compounding growth."
January 2, 2026

Best Retirement Calculators For Projecting Savings

Retirement calculators can help answer your biggest questions, including how much money you need to retire. These are the best retirement calculators right now.

FlyFin Tax Review
December 28, 2025

FlyFin Tax Review 2026: Have A Pro Do Your Taxes

FlyFin is a bookkeeping and tax-filing service that provides CPA support to freelancers, and other small business owners. Learn more in this FlyFin review.

Dave app
December 12, 2025

Dave App Review: Cash Advances And More

Are you looking for a spending account with no hidden fees? How about access to cash advances and early direct deposit? Learn more in our Dave app review.

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