Rebecca Betterton

Rebecca Betterton is a 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 to finance 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 the world of personal finance, she is an avid runner and a lover of interior design.

Find Rebecca Betterton beyond Bankrate

• Forbes
• Reuters
• Yahoo
• CNN

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 recommended readings

• How to start investing in 2023
• Has the buy now, pay later model changed American spending habits for good?
• 23 passive income ideas to help you make money in 2023