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

March 15, 2024

FreeKick Review: Credit Building And ID Theft Protection

FreeKick is a fintech offering identity protection and credit-building services for the entire family. Find out how it works in this FreeKick review.

March 11, 2024

Top 10 Threats To Your Investment Portfolio

These threats to your investment portfolio can affect your ability to grow your wealth. But there are actions you can take to defend yourself.

March 6, 2024

How To Create An FSA ID

You need an FSA ID to complete the FAFSA online, view your financial aid history, and accept student loans. Find out how to create an FSA ID.

February 22, 2024

Buckets Review: Budgeting With Variable Income

Buckets is a budgeting tool that caters to people with variable income who want to stay involved with their money management. Learn more in this Buckets review.

February 7, 2024

What’s The Difference Between An IRA vs. Self-Directed IRA

The main difference between an IRA vs. self-directed IRA are the assets you are able to invest in. You have more options with a SDIRA, but they are expensive.

January 30, 2024

What Is A Schedule K-1 Form?

Schedule K-1 forms are income tax documents associated with “pass through” businesses. But why are K-1s so complicated? Learn more.

January 23, 2024

How 529 Plans Work (In Simple Terms)

A 529 plan is an education savings account with federal tax benefits. The plans can be complicated, so we’ve broken down how 529 plans work into simple terms.

January 5, 2024

What Is Beneficial Ownership Reporting (BOI)?

In 2024, many U.S. companies will begin filing BOI reports, under The Corporate Transparency Act. But what is Beneficial Ownership Reporting? Learn more.

December 14, 2023

Monetary Metals Review: Gold Leases And Bonds

This Monetary Metals review covers the precious metals investing platform’s unusual investing model, fees, projected return on investment, and competitors.

December 11, 2023

Ark7 Review: Fractional Real Estate Investing

Ark7 is a small fractional real estate investment platform offering low investment minimums. How does it compare to Fundrise? Find out in this Ark7 Review.

December 6, 2023

Carry Money Review: Self-Directed Solo 401(k)s

Carry is a financial planning platform that offers a self-directed solo 401(k) plan, traditional and Roth IRAs, and courses that can help business owners.

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