- Education: B.S. in journalism from Northwestern University
- Previous experience: Paraplanner at Gen Y Planning, Freelance personal finance writer, Communications at The Motley Fool
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- USA Today. Amid high gas prices, inflation, here's how to save money as you head back to the office.
- The New York Times. ‘Take It Like a Gift’: Chase Erases Canadian Credit Card Debts.
- MarketWatch. The real reasons why the ‘best’ financial advisors may not be best for you.
- PennyWise Podcast. Money and Your Emotions: How to Make Your Values Your Spending Guide.
- NBC Nightly News. What you need to know about using travel points.
- The Financial Brand. Banks Duke it Out to Give Consumers a Cash-Back Christmas.
- Yahoo News. Airline travel horror stories mount as Americans pack the not-so-friendly skies.
- Consumer Affairs. Southwest Airlines adds Buy Now, Pay Later as a ticket purchase option.
- Check Your Balances Podcast. Talking Credit Cards with Sara Rathner from NerdWallet.
- AdAge. Rise of Buy Now, Pay Later Brands Sparks New Lending Industry Marketing Battle.