Rae Hartley-Beck

Rae Hartley-Beck

Writer, Fox Money

Writer

  • 8+ years covering personal finance news
  • Bylines at Bankrate, MSN, AOL, Yahoo Finance Canada, SmartAsset, and Financial Post

Experience

Rae Hartley Beck is a Utah-based writer who has spent more than eight years in finance. Beck worked at the Social Security Administration as a claims specialist before becoming a finance contributor at Investopedia and Bankrate. She is currently the deputy editor of investing and retirement.

Expertise

  • Mortgages
  • Banking
  • Budgeting
  • Retirement
  • Taxes
  • Real estate
  • Credit cards

Education

Beck has a bachelor's from Berea College, with a double major in history and secondary education.

Rae’s Latest Articles

What first-time buyers need to know about mortgage points
MortgageWhat first-time buyers need to know about mortgage points

Purchasing a home is the most costly and complicated transaction you’ll likely ever experience. As interest rates rise, buying discount points on a mortgage can be an attractive option to get a lower interest rate.Buying down y...

By Rae Hartley-Beck

October 16, 2024

What first-time buyers should know about the costs of homeownership
MortgageWhat first-time buyers should know about the costs of homeownership

Buying a home is usually the most expensive transaction of your life. In addition to the cost of the home itself, closing costs can add 2% to 5% to the total expense of buying a home. But that’s just the beginning.Once you own ...

By Rae Hartley-Beck

October 16, 2024

What does renters insurance cover?
MortgageWhat does renters insurance cover?

If you’re a renter, your personal possessions are just as important as a homeowner’s, but did you know they may not be covered? Your landlord likely has a policy on your unit, but that policy doesn’t protect your belongings, yo...

By Rae Hartley-Beck

October 16, 2024

Can you pay off medical expenses with a personal loan?
Personal LoansCan you pay off medical expenses with a personal loan?

Roughly 20% of U.S. households have medical debt totaling an estimated $88 billion in medical bills on credit reports, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Unfortunately, medical debt is the leading cause of b...

By Rae Hartley-Beck

October 16, 2024

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