Meet the FinanceBuzz Contributors

Adam Palasciano is a writer for FinanceBuzz specializing in personal finance topics such as Social Security, retirement planning, investing, and saving strategies. With six years of experience, he he… See more

Amanda is a writer for FinanceBuzz specializing in travel and personal finance. With six years of experience, she helps readers find ways to see the world without overspending, whether that means ide… See more

Andy is a writer for FinanceBuzz specializing in budgeting, credit card rewards, and everyday consumer spending. With 10 years of experience, he helps readers spot costly habits and find better ways … See more

Anna Armstrong is a personal finance writer at FinanceBuzz with deep expertise in budgeting, credit and debt strategies, investing, retirement planning, insurance, and overall financial wellness. She… See more

Ashley, an editor for FinanceBuzz, is an Ohio-based personal finance writer and editor with over a decade of journalism experience. She’s passionate about helping others better manage their money so … See more

Brian Beers is a writer for FinanceBuzz. He has over 20 years of experience working in financial journalism, where he edited, wrote, and produced for several top business news outlets and personal … See more

Cassandra Yorgey is a writer for FinanceBuzz and journalist with more than 15 years of experience covering a multitude of topics ranging from science-fiction and fantasy genre reviews to the impacts … See more

Cat Lafuente is a Florida-based editor and FinanceBuzz writer with extensive experience in digital and print content spaces. Her own personal finance journey — particularly consolidating debt and pay… See more

Catherine Collins is a nationally recognized financial writer for FinanceBuzz with 15 years of experience in the industry. Her personal finance book, Mom's Got Money, was published by Wiley in 2021. … See more

Catherine Hiles is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI) and an editor for FinanceBuzz with more than a decade of experience covering personal finance, insurance, home, automotive, travel… See more

Chris Kissell is a writer and FinanceBuzz editor whose work has been featured at U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, MSN Money, Fox Business, Yahoo Finance, Bankrate, Money Talks News, and more. He wri… See more

Christine Yaged, Chief Experience Officer/Founder of FinanceBuzz, writes about credit cards, travel, entrepreneurship, and business. She's been in digital marketing and technology for her entire care… See more

FinanceBuzz writer Christy Rakoczy has a Juris Doctorate from UCLA Law School with a focus in Business Law, and a Certificate in Business Marketing with an English Degree from The University of Roche… See more

Danielle Letenyei is a writer for FinanceBuzz living in Madison, Wisconsin. Her interests include budgeting, travel, credit cards, insurance, and creative side gigs. She hopes her work on these topic… See more

David Maina is a seasoned financial writer for FinanceBuzz who has been crafting insightful, accessible, and well-researched content since 2018. Over the years, he has written extensively on a wide r… See more

Doug Woodall is a fact checker for FinanceBuzz and holds two bachelor’s degrees — one in Marketing and another in Finance — from the University of Utah and a Master of Professional Communications wit… See more

Elizabeth Aldrich holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Oregon and has nearly a decade of experience as a financial journalist and editor. She was an editor for FinanceBuzz, w… See more

Ellen Ricks is a writer for FinanceBuzz who is passionate about helping people find smarter ways to save, whether that means scoring the best shopping deals, using practical money-saving hacks, or bu… See more

Gianetta Palmer is a writer for FinanceBuzz. Her work on personal finance, insurance, and travel has appeared in numerous publications, including TIME, Policygenius, and Healthline.

Greg Van Horn is the founder and CEO of FinanceBuzz. A serial technology entrepreneur, he has built and scaled over a dozen multiple-million dollar digital companies in the last 15 years.

Hannah is an editor and FinanceBuzz writer who has a keen interest in the shopping and budgeting side of personal finance. She enjoys tracking every dollar spent and saved each week, finding satisfac… See more

Harrison holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has more than four years of experience writing about credit cards and travel rewards. He was a… See more

Heather Bien is a writer for FinanceBuzz with more than a decade of experience covering smart shopping and real estate. She helps readers get the most value for their money, whether that means knowin… See more

Jarret Hendrickson is a writer for FinanceBuzz with 10 years of experience covering the auto industry. He helps readers find reliable used vehicles without overpaying, identify models with known reli… See more

Jennifer Calonia is a native Los Angeles-based writer for FinanceBuzz and editor with eight years of experience in personal finance. She's passionate about helping others pay off debt, navigate famil… See more

Jessica Gibson is an editor for FinanceBuzz with over 10 years of experience in digital publishing. She has been writing and editing personal finance content since 2022, with a focus on mortgages, in… See more

Jordan Major is a writer for FinanceBuzz specializing in taxes. With over six years of experience covering financial topics, he helps readers navigate tax decisions that can impact their finances, fr… See more

Josh Koebert is a Senior Content Marketer at FinanceBuzz who writes about personal finance trends. As an experienced researcher, Josh’s data-driven stories focus on the intersection between economics… See more

Kat Tretina is a FinanceBuzz writer and personal finance expert focusing on practical financial matters, including student loans, debt repayment, side hustles, insurance, and healthcare. Drawing from… See more

Kate Daugherty is a writer for FinanceBuzz with a passion for providing others the head start they deserve on their financial journeys. Largely self-taught, Kate relied on books, blogs, and trial-and… See more

FinanceBuzz writer Kate Robertson is an ad agency veteran turned writer and consultant. She covers topics including real estate, food and drink, travel, and lifestyle. In addition to writing, she is … See more

Katelyn Washington is a FinanceBuzz writer with a passion for finance and business. She put herself through business school as a single mother of three and has had pieces commissioned by national mag… See more

Katy Willis is a personal finance writer for FinanceBuzz, with over 20 years of experience helping readers make smarter financial choices. She specializes in frugal living, debt-proof budgeting, and … See more

Kelly holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Louisiana Tech University and a graduate certificate in proofreading, copy editing, and fact-checking from New York University. She is a w… See more

Kirk Pepi is a FinanceBuzz writer specializing in finance, technology, and retail. His work has been featured on U.S. News & World Report and local newspapers.

With a background in psychology and neuroscience from the University of Guelph, FinanceBuzz writer Krista Hillis writes on finance topics, health, neuroscience, and business. She is also designing an… See more

Kristin Hitchcock is a seasoned FinanceBuzz writer and active investor with nearly a decade of experience covering retirement planning, Social Security, and sustainable investment strategies. Through… See more

FinanceBuzz editor Kristy Snyder brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique voice to personal finance writing. A successful writer and editor with over a decade of experience managing her own business… See more

Kristy DeSmit is a personal finance editor at FinanceBuzz with a passion for breaking down complex subjects and empowering readers to improve their lives. She has written on finance and law, as well … See more

Laura Gesualdi-Gilmore is a seasoned writer for FinanceBuzz who also teaches writing courses at Rutgers University. She's based in Jersey City and enjoys travel, live music and, of course, spending q… See more

Laura is the Associate Director of Syndication at FinanceBuzz. She's especially passionate about topics such as credit card points, retirement planning, saving strategies, budget travel, and utilizin… See more

Leah McClellan is a writer for FinanceBuzz with expertise in retirement, travel, and lifestyle topics such as food, home, and health and wellness. With a BA and MA in English, she enjoys creating cle… See more

Leaman Crews is a writer for FinanceBuzz and a technology consultant specializing in finance, HR, and enterprise IT. A former newspaper publisher and editor, his work has appeared in various print an… See more

FinanceBuzz writer Lee Huffman is a former financial planner and corporate finance manager who now writes about early retirement, credit cards, travel, insurance, and other personal finance topics. H… See more

Lindsay VanSomeren is a writer for FinanceBuzz based in Suquamish, Washington. Originally a wildlife biologist, Lindsay became passionate about helping others learn smart financial moves after seeing… See more

FinanceBuzz writer Lindsay Frankel is interested in helping people get the most out of their money, whether they're looking for an insurance company, planning a trip abroad, saving for an important e… See more

Louise is a FinanceBuzz writer with eight years of experience in digital content. When not writing, she enjoys trying to keep up with her (numerous) pets and indulging in thriller/horror movies.

Mabh is a writer for FinanceBuzz whose expertise ranges from finance to technology. Her work is regularly featured in magazines, online publishers, and trusted business and consumer resources.

Maddie draws on her background in banking and private equity to write for FinanceBuzz about finance, entrepreneurship, and investments. She lives in Boston with her husband, three kids, and dog.

Maddy Scheckel holds a bachelor of science in nursing and has five years of experience writing about personal finance. She writes for FinanceBuzz, where she focuses on credit card rewards, budgeting … See more

A writer for FinanceBuzz with more than five years of experience, Magdalena is a huge advocate for women learning to manage their finances and take control of their lives via spending and saving. As … See more

Matthew Thompson is a FinanceBuzz writer who enjoys talking about investing, entrepreneurship, budgeting, and technology. He lives in Louisville, KY, where he’s involved in community building and ani… See more

Maurie Backman is a writer for FinanceBuzz who has more than a decade of experience in the personal finance space. Her areas of coverage include retirement, investing, Social Security, Medicare, mort… See more

Maya Siman, Senior Digital PR Strategist for FinanceBuzz, has a passion for storytelling. Her own personal finance journey has inspired her to create engaging content with the rest of the FinanceBuzz… See more

Melanie Dawn has 15+ years of writing experience and contributes to FinanceBuzz. With a master’s in business, she has written for USA Today, CBS, and Intuit on finance, business, health, travel, and … See more

Michael Cook is an intern with FinanceBuzz and a Florida Atlantic University student studying multimedia journalism and public relations. He works at the University Press, FAU's student-run newspaper… See more

Mike is a FinanceBuzz writer and government official based out of Pennsylvania. He has written two books and been featured in numerous nationally recognized websites. His areas of interest include pu… See more

Natasha is a FinanceBuzz writer and the editor of Seen in the City. She has crafted content across fashion, beauty, travel, food, tech, automotive, and finance, combining creativity with expertise to… See more

Nicole Martinez is a writer for FinanceBuzz from the Midwest with a voracious appetite for knowledge and a drive to help others, particularly when it comes to personal finance.

An Emmy-nominated journalist with 20+ years of reporting experience, Nikki Gaskins Campbell now writes for FinanceBuzz. She’s skilled in affiliate marketing and excels at uncovering the best online b… See more

Rachael Rowe is a FinanceBuzz writer, author, and NCTJ-trained journalist with bylines in National Geographic, Fodor’s, and more. She specializes in travel, food, and health care, and also brings exp… See more

Rebekah Young is a writer and editor for FinanceBuzz with nearly 15 years of experience in the field. She’s worked on educational and review content in a variety of fields that affect people’s health… See more

Roxana Loomes is an editor and FinanceBuzz writer based in Vancouver, Canada, with a degree in English from Michigan State University. When it comes to personal finance, she's interested in money man… See more

Sandy Baker, a FinanceBuzz writer, has over 17 years of experience in the financial sector. Her experience includes website content, blogs, and social media. She’s worked with companies such as Realt… See more

FinanceBuzz writer Sarah Barkley is from Michigan and has a bachelor’s degree from Baker College. With a strong interest in saving and financial planning, she enjoys discussing finances through a pra… See more

Throughout her career, FinanceBuzz editor Sarah Fulghum has worked with an extensive roster of clients and topics, from shopping deals to investing. Her work can be seen on Bob Vila and many more.

Sarah Sharkey is a personal finance writer for FinanceBuzz who enjoys diving into the details to help readers make more informed decisions. She covers mortgages, insurance, money management, travel, … See more

With more than 10 years of experience, Sarah-Jane writes for FinanceBuzz while living between the U.K. and Thailand. She has also worked in Turkey, Morocco, and Australia, specializing in legal, hous… See more

Stacy, a writer for FinanceBuzz, enjoys writing about fintech, consumer deals, the side hustle economy, and random tomfoolery. She's personally tried more than 100 different gigs, including being an … See more

Stephanie is a FinanceBuzz writer and SEO-savvy copywriter covering small business, investment, health, lifestyle, and cybersecurity. When not writing, she’s on a mountain bike or practicing Kenpo Ka… See more

Summer is a financial services professional turned personal finance writer for FinanceBuzz with an MBA from Western Kentucky University. With over a decade of experience in banking and corporate fina… See more

Tammy writes for FinanceBuzz, and her favorite topics to cover as a writer are family, holidays, shopping, home and apartment living, green living, and saving money. Writing since 2009, she brings ye… See more

Tara is a personal finance expert for FinanceBuzz with nearly 15 years of experience simplifying complex money topics for everyday readers. Her coverage spans small business loans, mortgages, persona… See more

Tobi Amure is a personal finance writer for FinanceBuzz focused on helping readers make smarter everyday money decisions around budgeting, debt, credit, and long-term investing. He specializes in sim… See more

Tracy leads the editorial team at FinanceBuzz as Senior Vice President of Content Brands. Prior to joining the company in 2019, Tracy held leadership roles at Student Loan Hero, LendingTree, Meredith… See more

Ty Flores is a writer for FinanceBuzz who studied Finance and International Business at Florida International University (FIU). After several years working as a financial planner, Ty transitioned int… See more

Will Vitka, a writer for FinanceBuzz, is also a D.C. area reporter and writer. He previously worked for WTOP, The New York Post, Stuff Magazine, and CBS News.

William DeLong is a writer for FinanceBuzz who loves writing about personal finances from the perspective of a husband and father. With over 16 years of experience, he has written extensively on topi… See more