Athena Lent

Athena Valentine Lent is a personal finance writer with more than 23 years of experience covering money management, Social Security, and retirement planning. Athena was a writer for FinanceBuzz, where she created consumer-focused financial content designed to help readers better understand their money and money-saving techniques. Her work often focuses on practical strategies for budgeting, retirement planning, and navigating government benefits such as Social Security.

In addition to her journalism, Athena is the author of two national bestselling titles in the For Dummies series, further establishing her expertise in translating complex financial topics into accessible advice for everyday readers.

Her work has appeared in a variety of prominent outlets. She previously served as a columnist for Slate Magazine, has been featured twice in The New York Times, and has appeared on The Tamron Hall Show as a financial expert.

Outside of her professional writing, Athena maintains a strong personal interest in financial organization and budgeting. She holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice and LGBT studies from Arizona State University.