Rebecca Betterton
Former Writer, Auto Loans and Personal Loans
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5Years of experience
EXPERTISE
- Auto Loans
- Personal loans
- Personal finance
- Budgeting
EDUCATION
- Certified Financial Education Instructor℠, National Financial Educators Council
- Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications, Elon University
About the author
Rebecca Betterton, a Certified Financial Education Instructor℠, is a former writer for Bankrate who has been reporting on auto loans since 2021. Through her writing, Rebecca aims to provide clarity and accessibility to the automotive loans industry as the cost of financing new and used vehicles continues to climb due to steep inflation.
She specializes in assisting readers in navigating the ins and outs of securely borrowing money to purchase a car, but recently widened her scope to cover personal loans and other debt topics. Prior to her time at Bankrate, she was a social media reporter and copywriter.
When Rebecca isn’t researching recent trends in personal finance, she is an avid runner and a lover of interior design.
Rebecca beyond Bankrate
Rebecca wants you to know
Rebecca understands the anxiety that comes with heading to a dealership. She is passionate about empowering readers to make informed financial decisions in the showroom through focused advice and guidance. Outside of that, she has spent the last year researching EV financing and trends to make it more accessible for all sorts of drivers.
Rebecca's latest articles
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PenFed Credit Union vs. U.S. Bank: Which offers better auto loans?
PenFed and U.S. Bank auto loan rates are competitive — if you have an account.
3 min read Jun 04, 2024 -
Get an oil analysis before buying a used car
Don’t just look at a used car’s polish and history. Get an oil analysis to learn about the health of the engine.
3 min read Apr 19, 2024 -
6 Reasons why you should get your car loan at a credit union
Learn why these nonprofit institutions are a smart choice for auto buyers.
5 min read Apr 18, 2024 -
Upstart vs. Caribou: Which offers better auto loans?
Upstart vs Caribou: These auto refinancers are similar with some key differences.
4 min read Mar 25, 2024 -
She was a retired teacher with $43,000 of debt. Here’s how National Debt Relief helped her
Learn how National Debt Relief helped this speech pathologist in her time of need.
6 min read Mar 25, 2024 -
RefiJet vs. Gravity: Which offers better auto loans?
Both refinance marketplaces offer low rates and other perks.
4 min read Mar 06, 2024 -
Requirements for refinancing a car loan
Don’t settle for a poor interest rate — learn what you need to refinance.
4 min read Feb 05, 2024 -
M&T Bank vs. USAA: Which offers better auto loans?
M&T Bank is best for small loans, but USAA car loan rates are more attractive.
5 min read Dec 08, 2023
