Lauren Graves

Lauren Graves specializes in loans, banking, budgeting, debt, and credit cards. She aims to make the often intimidating topic of personal finance easier for her readers to understand. She's lent her expertise to publications such as Money Under 30, Investor Junkie, and Saving for College, as well as to top outlets including Credible and the Wall Street Journal Buy Side.

With a background in education, Lauren sees herself as a teacher of personal finance, drawing on academic research, consumer insights, and her own experience to help her readers — or students — make more informed decisions. She lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with her husband and dog, and she enjoys good books, cooking, and the outdoors in her spare time.