Author

Natasha Etzel

Natasha is a contributing writer for Achieve. Her work is featured in NerdWallet, GOBankingRates, The Motley Fool, USA Today, Newsweek, and more. 

Natasha has successfully navigated paying off student loan debt. Her financial knowledge and experience helped her create a life of abundance. She implements daily money strategies that allow her to prioritize travel. She often writes about how to travel more affordably, including using credit card rewards to help fund travel costs. 

Areas of financial expertise

  • Credit

  • Credit cards

  • Credit card rewards

  • Travel hacking

  • Debt

  • Saving

  • Budgeting 

  • Financial literacy 

Education

BA Advertising and Public Relations, Point Park University  

You should know

In addition to covering financial topics, Natasha is an experienced adventurer who writes about travel. She lived and worked in South Korea and has traveled to at least 35 different countries. She has no plans to stop traveling anytime soon. Her goal is to encourage more people to experience the world around them while making smart financial choices. 


Natasha Etzel articles

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Home Equity Loans

Achieve Loans vs. Bank of America home equity line of credit: What’s the difference?

Comparing HELOC lenders? See how Bank of America’s variable line stacks up against an Achieve Loans fixed-rate HELOC.

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Achieve vs. Third Federal Savings HELOC: what’s the difference?

Two HELOCs, one big decision. See how Achieve Loans and Third Federal compare.

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Using a home equity loan or HELOC to pay off student loans safely

You could pay off student debt with a HELOC or home equity loan, but learn the facts before deciding.

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Best HELOC rates: What they look like today and how to find one

Your HELOC rate depends on more than the prime rate. Here's how to find a good one and know when you've found it.

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First-lien HELOC: How it works and who qualifies

A first-lien HELOC could help you reach your financial goals using equity, with a single monthly payment. Learn more!

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