Author
Sarah Li Cain
Sarah Li Cain is a financial counselor and personal finance expert who helps consumers understand how to manage and grow their wealth. She has written in the finance space for over a decade creating content in written and audio formats.
Sarah moved from Canada to the U.S. almost eight years ago and used her beginner mindset to teach herself and others the basics of personal finance. She volunteers as an income tax return preparer and a financial coach in her local community.
Areas of financial expertise
Budgeting
Credit
Loans
Mortgages
Personal finance
Investing
Credit cards
Life insurance
Small business
Education
Bachelor of Arts, English, York University
Bachelor of Education, York University
Title
Contributing writer
Licenses and certifications
Accredited Financial Counselor®, AFCPE®
You should know
Sarah is an avid traveler. Outside of work, she has visited over 15 countries and lived in five. One of her favorite volunteering projects is helping to pass legislation requiring AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) history to be taught in FL public schools.
Sarah Li Cain articles
Yes, it’s possible to borrow as little as $15,000 on a HELOC—to consolidate debt or make home repairs. Find out how.
A HELOC could be a smart solution to help cover major expenses like a wedding or medical procedure. Find out why.
It’s hard work to break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, but with huge rewards. Put these benefits on your vision board.
When you’re ready to slay your debt, find out if your home equity could be your secret weapon.
Is your bank account leaking money? Learn how to find—and plug—those holes.