Rae Hartley Beck

Rae Hartley Beck is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in content creation and editing. Currently serving as the Deputy Editor for Investing & Retirement at Forbes Advisor, Rae also contributes as a freelance finance writer for Money, specializing in Social Security and various financial topics. Rae has held freelance content writing and editing roles at Bankrate and Investopedia, focusing on original content creation and SEO optimization. Notably, a former Claims Specialist at the Social Security Administration, Rae received the Commissioner's Citation and multiple performance awards. Rae's diverse background includes outdoor adventure roles with the National Park Service and a history of journalism as a columnist at Berea College, where a degree in History and Secondary Education was obtained.