Meet Our Authors

Our authors are dedicated financial professionals who provide clear, accurate, and reliable guidance to help you make informed decisions.

Jennifer Doss
Jennifer Doss
Managing Editor

Jennifer Doss is a credit card analyst and the managing editor of CardRatings.com, MoneyRates.com, and MyBankTracker.com. With more than 15 years of experience as a …

Simon Zhen
Simon Zhen
Finance Expert

Simon Zhen is the chief research analyst for MyBankTracker and an expert on consumer banking products, bank innovations, and financial technology. Simon has contributed and/or been quoted…

Aja McClanahan
Aja McClanahan
Finance Expert

Aja is a writer and blogger based in Chicago who covers topics on personal finance and entrepreneurship. She writes from her experiences with money management …

Alexander Matjanec
Alexander Matjanec
Finance Expert

Alexander Matjanec is a Co-Founder of MyBanktracker, who specializes in banking trends and consumer financial products.

Amy Carst
Amy Carst
Finance Expert

Amy Carst writes for MyBankTracker on banking and finance, including retirement, mortgages, real estate investments and credit cards. Education: Duquesne University.

Amy He
Amy He
Finance Expert

Amy covers personal finances, student loans, and money management for younger adults. Her work has appeared in The Atlantic, Business Insider, New York Daily News, …

Anna Baluch
Anna Baluch
Finance Expert

Anna Baluch is a personal finance writer and expert who writes about financial topics ranging from personal and student loans to mortgages, debt relief, auto …

Anne Dullaghan
Anne Dullaghan
Finance Expert

Anne specialized in covering finances, technology, higher education, and healthcare. Her work has appeared in Business Insider, CBS News, Huffington Post, NASDAQ, and other major …

Ben Luthi
Ben Luthi
Finance Expert

Ben Luthi is a freelance writer who is passionate about personal finance. He has experience writing about credit cards, consumer credit, debt, insurance, and more. …

Bishoy Ayoub
Bishoy Ayoub
Finance Expert

Bishoy covers the various aspects of retirement savings and investing, including foreign currencies and cryptocurrencies. He has also written for CUInsight.

Brian Penny
Brian Penny
Finance Expert

Brian, a former business analyst in the mortgage industry, writes on ethics, regulations, and technology in the banking industry. His contributions have been featured in …

Carolyn Okomo
Carolyn Okomo
Finance Expert

Carolyn Okomo covers general personal finance topics with a focus on financial literacy.

Casey Hynes
Casey Hynes
Finance Expert

Casey Hynes writes for MyBankTracker on personal finance, digital marketing, and rights issues. Education: M.A. in Journalism from Columbia University School of Journalism.

Christina Majaski
Christina Majaski
Finance Expert

Christina Majaski writes about credit cards and personal money management for MyBankTracker. Education: B.A. in Business from Rasmussen College.

Claire Murdough
Claire Murdough
Finance Expert

Claire Murdough is a part-time writer and full-time lover of personal finance & creative projects. She lives in San Francisco. Education: B.A. in Literature from …

Dan Rafter
Dan Rafter
Finance Expert

Dan is a MyBankTracker writer and blogger who is an expert in real estate, mortgage finance, credit cards and retirement. Education: B.A. in Journalism from …

Daryl Paranada
Daryl Paranada
Finance Expert

Daryl is a staff writer at MyBankTracker.com who specializes in consumer spending, student finances and debt.

David Rodeck
David Rodeck
Finance Expert

David is a Certified Financial Planner who writes about financial planning, investing and taxes.

Dawn Papandrea
Dawn Papandrea
Finance Expert

Dawn Papandrea is a journalist with more than two decades of experience covering personal finance and consumer issues. She has written for leading financial publications …

Debbie Dragon
Debbie Dragon
Finance Expert

Debbie is a writer who specializes in parental finances, credit cards, and mortgages.

Erik Neilson
Erik Neilson
Finance Expert

Erik is a staff writer for MyBankTracker.com, who specializes in real estate, consumer banking and personal finance. Education: B.A. in Sociology from University of Vermont.

Frank Addessi
Frank Addessi
Finance Expert

Frank is a writer for MyBankTracker.com. His columns revolve around consumer issues and personal finance tools.

Geoff Williams
Geoff Williams
Finance Expert

Geoff Williams is a freelance journalist and writer who specializes in personal finances and business topics. His work has been featured in major outlets including …

Gerald Morales
Gerald Morales
Finance Expert

Gerald is a staff writer at MyBankTracker.com. He is an expert in real estate, mortgages and credit.

Jane Genova
Jane Genova
Finance Expert

Jane Genova is a widely recognized authority on personal finance and the law.

Jason Steele
Jason Steele
Finance Expert

Jason Steele has been writing about credit cards and travel rewards since 2008. His work is widely featured at top personal finance sites and is …

Jeanine Skowronski
Jeanine Skowronski
Finance Expert

Jeanine is an expert in a wide range of personal finance topics, with a specialization in consumer banking products and credit. Education: B.A. in Journalism …

Jeff Yoncich
Jeff Yoncich
Finance Expert

Jeff is a licensed real estate agent in California and he specializes in home buying, mortgages, and debt, among other money topics. His work has …

John Csiszar
John Csiszar
Finance Expert

John Csiszar has 18 years of experience as a registered investment advisor. He covers a wide range of personal finance topics with an emphasis on …

John Schmoll
John Schmoll
Finance Expert

John Schmoll is a former stockbroker with an MBA in Finance and more than 12 years of experience in finance and business writing. He’s passionate …

Kaia Zawadi
Kaia Zawadi
Finance Expert

Kaia is a freelance writer for MyBankTracker who specializes in real estate, saving and banking.

Kale Havervold
Kale Havervold
Finance Expert

Kale is a writer who specializes in money management and personal finance.

Kali Hawlk
Kali Hawlk
Finance Expert

Kali is a writer and marketing manager who covers personal finances as it relates to young adults and frugality. Her content has been featured in …

Kara Perez
Kara Perez
Finance Expert

Kara Perez is a freelance writer who focuses on money management and student loan debt -- having learned many money lessons from her own experience …

Katherine Muniz
Katherine Muniz
Finance Expert

Katherine covers the issues that are most relevant to younger adults, including topics such as college finances, student debt, and consumer spending. She has contributed …

Kayla Albert
Kayla Albert
Finance Expert

Kayla Albert is a writer and content strategist committed to helping others build a solid financial foundation in order to live their best life possible. …

Kevin Mercadante
Kevin Mercadante
Finance Expert

Kevin Mercadante is a former mortgage loan officer and blogger behind Out of Your Rut. He is an expert in mortgages, career strategies and retirement …

Krista Baum
Krista Baum
Finance Expert

Krista is a freelance writer with extensive financial experience from holding management-level positions at financial institutions in New York. She still works in the financial …

Laura Li
Laura Li
Finance Expert

Laura is a staff writer for MyBankTracker. She covers personal finances, millennials and consumer spending. Education: B.A. in Journalism from University of Missouri-Columbia; M.A. in …

Mallory Hall
Mallory Hall
Finance Expert

Mallory writes for MyBankTracker and specializes in money management and budgeting

Marina Shifrin
Marina Shifrin
Finance Expert

Marina is a staff writer for MyBankTracker.com. She is an expert in college finances, consumer spending and banking. Education: B.A. in Journalism from University of …

Miranda Marquit
Miranda Marquit
Finance Expert

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Morgan Quinn
Morgan Quinn
Finance Expert

Morgan covers credit cards and retirement planning. She has contributed to US News and World Report, Time Money, TurboTax, The Street, and other major personal …

Nicole Dieker
Nicole Dieker
Finance Expert

Nicole Dieker is a freelance writer who covers money management, budgeting, and general personal finance. She has contributed to publications such as Lifehacker, Reviews.com, Today.com …

Paul Conley
Paul Conley
Finance Expert

Paul is the editor of MyBankTracker. His columns cover the money movement -- the ongoing shift in how people, businesses and our culture look at …

Paul M.J. Suchecki
Paul M.J. Suchecki
Finance Expert

Paul was a freelance writer for MyBankTracker.com who focuses on homeownership and money issues. He was an expert in mortgages and real estate. Education: M.A. …

Paul Sisolak
Paul Sisolak
Finance Expert

Paul Sisolak is a personal finance journalist with an extensive background in news reporting. He covers saving, investing, real estate, and the economy. Paul has …

Peter Bennett
Peter Bennett
Finance Expert

Peter is a staff writer at MyBankTracker.com who covers banking, personal finance, investing and homeownership.

Shannon McNay
Shannon McNay
Finance Expert

Shannon specializes in personal finance topics that revolve around money management, debt (especially student loans), and budgeting. She has contributed to various personal finance blogs …

Shayla Mars
Shayla Mars
Finance Expert

Shayla is a freelance writer for MyBankTracker. She specializes in credit cards, mortgages, real estate and personal finance issues. Education: B.A. in Creative Writing from …

Sheila Dougherty
Sheila Dougherty
Finance Expert

Sheila Dougherty is a freelance editor and writer who has worked with The Wall Street Journal, Meredith/Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publications, Billboard, Advertising …

Shirley Pulawski
Shirley Pulawski
Finance Expert

Shirley is a staff writer for MyBankTracker who covers personal finance trends, money habits, mortgages and foreclosures. Education: B.S. in Environmental Science from SUNY Empire …

Suzanne Driscoll
Suzanne Driscoll
Finance Expert

Suzanne Driscoll writes on finance and money management for MyBankTracker.

Talia Koren
Talia Koren
Finance Expert

Talia is a freelance writer and blogger who covers personal finances and health, particularly as they pertain to younger generations. Her work has also been …

Thomas (TJ) Porter
Thomas (TJ) Porter
Finance Expert

TJ Porter has in-depth experience in reviewing financial products such as savings accounts, credit cards, and brokerages, writing how-tos, and answering financial questions. He has …

Valencia Patrice Higuera
Valencia Patrice Higuera
Finance Expert

Valencia Higuera is based in Virginia and she covers budgeting, credit cards, and student loan debt, with expertise in frugal living, general banking, and mortgages. …

William Inman
William Inman
Finance Expert

William Inman is the Editor of MyBankTracker.

Willy Staley
Willy Staley
Finance Expert

Willy Staley is a staff writer and columnist for MyBankTracker.com. His columns focus on banking, monetary policy and culture. Education: B.A. in Urban Studies/Affairs from …

Alex Feldler
Alex Feldler
Finance Expert

Alex is a data analyst and writer for MyBankTracker.com. She specializes in student loan products, consumer banking, and financial advice. Education: B.A. in Mathematics from …

Amanda Abella
Amanda Abella
Finance Expert

Amanda Abella is a millennial financial expert and Amazon best-selling author of Make Money Your Honey. Through her writing and coaching she teaches millennials how …

Amanda Page
Amanda Page
Finance Expert

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Brian O'Connell
Brian O'Connell
Finance Expert

Brian O’Connell is a former Wall Street bond trader and an author who has written two best-selling business books (The 401k Millionaire and CNBC's Creating …

Brooke Kaelin
Brooke Kaelin
Finance Expert

Brooke is an expert in consumer spending and the psychology of money. She has contributed to major outlets, including Investopedia, Wise Bread, and US News …

Cami Tellez
Cami Tellez
Finance Expert

Cami Tellez covers home buying and mortgages. She has contributed to Time Out New York and Wirecutter.

Caroline Banton
Caroline Banton
Finance Expert

Caroline Banton has worked in global development and finance. She covers credit cards and personal credit management. She has contributed to Investopedia, PYMNTS.com, The Seattle …

Carrie Smith
Carrie Smith
Finance Expert

Carrie Smith is an avid blogger who covered all facets of personal finance. Her work has been featured in Yahoo Finance, NBC News, Redbook, The …

Dan Miller
Dan Miller
Finance Expert

Dan Miller is a freelance writer and founder of PointsWithACrew.com, a site that helps families to travel for free/cheap. His home base is in Cincinnati, …

David Incandenza
David Incandenza
Finance Expert

David is a writer for MyBankTracker. He is an expert in consumer spending and financial literacy.

Destiny Lopez
Destiny Lopez
Finance Expert

Destiny is a staff writer and social media manager for MyBankTracker.com. Her columns focus on money management and consumer spending.

Eric Madia
Eric Madia
Finance Expert

Eric Madia is Vice President of Product Design at Esurance, where he is responsible for designing the company’s personal lines products. Eric has 23 years …

Guest Contributor
Guest Contributor
Finance Expert

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Holly Johnson
Holly Johnson
Finance Expert

Holly Johnson is a professional writer who has been covering personal finance, credit cards and loyalty programs for more than a decade. She is passionate …

Kathryn Tretina
Kathryn Tretina
Finance Expert

Kat Tretina is a freelance writer based in Orlando, Fl. Her work has appeared in publications like Experian, CreditKarma, The Huffington Post, and more. Education: …

Kyle Kroeger
Kyle Kroeger
Finance Expert

Millionaire Mob is where people come together to find the best financial advice. We specialize in dividend growth investing, value investing, passive income and travel hacking.

Lance Cothern
Lance Cothern
Finance Expert

Lance is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Virginia and he covers money management, budgeting, financial products, and more. He is …

Lauren Bowling
Lauren Bowling
Finance Expert

Lauren Bowling is the blogger behind the personal finance site L Bee and the Money Tree and host of the award-winning web series, Awkward Money Chat. …

Lee Huffman
Lee Huffman
Finance Expert

Lee Huffman spent 18 years as a financial planner and corporate finance manager before quitting his corporate job to write full-time. He has been writing …

Lia Sestric Hobel
Lia Sestric Hobel
Finance Expert

Lia is a former news reporter who turned into a freelance writer that specializes in personal finance topics. Her work has been featured in The …

Louis DeNicola
Louis DeNicola
Finance Expert

Louis DeNicola is a personal finance writer who works with Fortune 500 financial services firms, FinTech startups, and nonprofits to help promote financial literacy. He …

Marc Robinson
Marc Robinson
Finance Expert

Marc is a freelance writer for MyBankTracker.com who specializes in investing and retirement planning. He is an expert in asset allocation and portfolio management.

Mariel Leibowitz
Mariel Leibowitz
Finance Expert

Mariel is a staff writer for MyBankTracker.com. Her columns focus on consumer spending, bank accounts and money psychology.

Melanie Lockert
Melanie Lockert
Finance Expert

Melanie Lockert is a personal finance writer, event planner, and founder of the award-winning blog Dear Debt. She paid off a total of $81,000 in …

Melanie Pinola
Melanie Pinola
Finance Expert

Melanie writes for MyBankTracker on taxes, retirement and financial literacy.

Michelle Jackson
Michelle Jackson
Finance Expert

I've made every money mistake that you can think of, and as a result of those mistakes I began writing about personal finance. My goal …

MyBankTracker
MyBankTracker
Finance Expert

MyBankTracker provides in-depth information on 5,000 banks and credit unions, including the latest interest rates for checking and savings accounts, credit cards, mortgages, IRAs, and …

Rebecca Lake
Rebecca Lake
Finance Expert

Rebecca is a writer for MyBankTracker.com. She is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance (CEPF) and an expert in consumer banking products, saving and money …

Richard Barrington
Richard Barrington
Finance Expert

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Rob Sabo
Rob Sabo
Finance Expert

Rob Sabo has been a Nevada-based business reporter for nearly two decades and full time freelance writer since 2017. He writes on a wide range

Theresa Kim
Theresa Kim
Finance Expert

Theresa is a research analyst at MyBankTracker.com. She is an expert in bank fees and policies, money psychology and consumer spending.

Valerie Ashton
Valerie Ashton
Finance Expert

Valerie Ashton is a commercial pilot, California Real Estate Broker and writer. A life-long California resident, Valerie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from San …

Veronica Stewart
Veronica Stewart
Finance Expert

Veronica is a staff writer for MyBankTracker. She is an expert in investing, consumer bank accounts and retirement.

Zachary Ehrlich
Zachary Ehrlich
Finance Expert

Zachary is a staff writer and a columnist for MyBankTracker.com. He specializes in financial technology, banking trends and product innovation.

Zina Kumok
Zina Kumok
Finance Expert

Zina covers a wide range of personal finance with expertise in budgeting and money management -- much from her experience in handling her own finances. …