Becca Stanek

Becca Stanek

Writer

Writer

  • 10+ years of professional editorial experience
  • Expertise in banking, retirement, and mortgages
  • Byline at MSN, SoFi Learn, The Week Magazine, and Yahoo Life

Experience

Becca Stanek is a New York-based writer and editor who has more than 10 years of editorial experience, including over seven years covering personal finance. She previously worked as a managing editor over LendingTree's investing and savings vertical and as an editor at SmartAsset. Prior to that, she was a staff writer at The Week. 

Stanek is currently a contributing finance writer at CNN, LendingTree, Forbes, SoFi, SmartAsset, The Week, Time, MSN, AOL, Buy Side from WSJ, and Yahoo Finance.

Expertise

  • Student loans 
  • Personal loans
  • Mortgages
  • Banking
  • Retirement
  • Taxes
  • Budgeting

Education

Stanek has a bachelor's in English writing from DePauw University and a master's in fiction from Queens University of Charlotte.

Becca’s Latest Articles

INvestEd Review: Private Student Loans and Refinancing
Student LoansINvestEd Review: Private Student Loans and Refinancing

INvestEd focuses on providing private student loans and refinancing options for Indiana residents and students. This not-for-profit organization has supported the Hoosier state for nearly 40 years. To qualify, you generally nee...

By Becca Stanek

July 9, 2024

Low fees, high benefits: The 9 best 529 plans
Student LoansLow fees, high benefits: The 9 best 529 plans

College isn’t getting any cheaper: According to the College Board, attending a four-year, in-state public college topped $28,840 for the 2023-2024 school year, an 11% increase in just five years.A smart way to start saving is t...

By Becca Stanek

May 2, 2024

Should I refinance my federal student loans?
Student Loan RefinanceShould I refinance my federal student loans?

Americans collectively owe $1.62 trillion in federal student loans as of January 2024. For many, refinancing these loans can offer lower interest rates and streamlined monthly payments. However, refinancing federal debt can com...

By Becca Stanek

September 3, 2024

Should you pay off your student loans early?
Student Loan RefinanceShould you pay off your student loans early?

As 2023 drew to a close, roughly one-third of borrowers with federal student loan debt were over the age of 35, according to Federal Student Aid data. If you’ve been repaying student debt for years, it might sound like a huge r...

By Becca Stanek

September 3, 2024

How to refinance your student loans
Student Loan RefinanceHow to refinance your student loans

Student loan refinancing is the process of combining one or more of your existing student debts into one new loan. Refinancing can offer plenty of benefits, such as the potential for a lower interest rate or lower monthly payme...

By Becca Stanek

October 17, 2024

Compare best student loan refinance lenders: September 2024
Student Loan RefinanceCompare best student loan refinance lenders: September 2024

Refinancing your student loans opens the door to a number of potential benefits, from simplified monthly payments to the chance of a lower interest rate. If you’re not happy with your current lender, here’s a list of the best s...

By Becca Stanek

October 18, 2024

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