Student Loan Borrowers Have Until Sept. 30 for 1% Cut
Federal student loan borrowers have until Sept. 30 to enroll in auto pay and qualify for a temporary 1-percentage-point interest rate cut through... read more »
Lucy Lazarony is a veteran financial journalist with nearly 30 years of experience covering credit, credit cards, and consumer finance. Widely recognized for her ability to demystify complex financial topics, Lucy has established herself as a trusted authority in the credit space.
She previously served for seven years as a staff writer at Bankrate.com, where she contributed in-depth reporting, trend analysis, and consumer-focused guidance on credit cards and lending products. Her work has since appeared in top-tier publications, including Investopedia, Next Avenue, the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE), and Credit.com, reinforcing her reputation as a leading voice in personal finance journalism.
Lucy holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Florida, where she developed the investigative and reporting skills that continue to shape her career. Her excellence in storytelling has been recognized by the Florida Press Club, earning awards for Education Reporting (2016) and Arts News Reporting (2015).
Across her career, Lucy has helped millions of readers make informed financial decisions, offering clarity on credit scoring, responsible credit card use, debt management, and consumer rights. Her work remains a cornerstone resource for individuals seeking transparent, accurate, and actionable financial information.
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Federal student loan borrowers have until Sept. 30 to enroll in auto pay and qualify for a temporary 1-percentage-point interest rate cut through... read more »
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