![author Sarah Li Cain profile photo](/assets/images/80jeq2aeq4l1/2oEcP9ZkoAjUNYaoa65sbJ/40d403499497455e013b3ec674398005/sarah-li-cain.jpg?fm=webp&q=50)
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
Learn the seven most common bills you could negotiate yourself. You might be surprised.
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) services are convenient but come with fees if not managed properly. Learn how BNPL works.
Which would help you more: a one-time cash infusion or a revolving line of credit? We weigh the options here.
Managing your personal loans can be stress-free. Learn four essential tips for handling them like a pro.
Tired of playing financial whack-a-mole? A debt consolidation loan could help you end the game for good. Learn more.