Navigating Money And Education

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

July 24, 2023

How To Make Friends In College

The friends you make in college can be as valuable as the degree you earn, but meeting new people is hard. Follow these tips on how to make friends in college.

July 7, 2023

Unlock Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Struggling to qualify for a Home Equity Line of Credit to access your home equity? In this Unlock Review, find out about a HELOC alternative with no payments.

June 12, 2023

Can You Get A Loan If You’re Unemployed?

It’s difficult to get a loan if you’re unemployed. Find out what factors lenders consider, and how to manage your existing credit when you’ve lost your job.