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Carissa Rawson bio

Carissa Rawson

Carissa Rawson is a personal finance expert at BestMoney.com, focusing on loans and money management. Her writing has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, and USA Today. In addition to her editorial work, Carissa speaks at major travel events and offers guidance on optimizing personal finances.

Posts by Carissa Rawson

This Is the Average Tax Refund by State: How Does Yours Stack Up?

Tax refunds vary dramatically across America, with some states averaging thousands more than others.
Read MoreSep 16, 2025
Average Tax Refund by State: How Does Yours Stack Up?

Navigating Interest Rates for Business Loans

Understanding business loan interest rates can make the difference between securing affordable financing and paying thousands more than necessary.
Read MoreSep 4, 2025
A man speaking to a financial expert about navigating interest rates for business loans.

What Is Invoice Financing

Managing cash flow challenges your business when customers take 30, 60, or even 90 days to pay their invoices.
Read MoreSep 2, 2025
A woman learning about invoice financing.

How to Prepare a Business Loan Application That Gets Approved

Without a solid business loan application, it can be difficult to convince lenders of your business management skills and growth capabilities.
Read MoreMay 20, 2025
How to Prepare a Business Loan Application That Gets Approved

11 Tax Scams to Watch for in 2025

Tax season is complex enough without worrying about scammers trying to exploit the system.
Read MoreMay 7, 2025
A young couple learning about tax scams to watch out for in 2025.

Our Best Checking Accounts for 2025

A checking account is a bank account that centralizes your daily financial transactions.
Read MoreApr 21, 2025
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