Meet the FinanceBuzz Contributors

Get to know the writers who lend their voices and personal finance expertise to FinanceBuzz.

FinanceBuzz Writers

Adam Palasciano is a writer for FinanceBuzz and a personal finance-obsessed and money-savvy individual who loves to hash out content on all things saving money. He specializes in writing millennial-f… See more

A writer for FinanceBuzz, Amanda's work is featured in several online publications, and she is a dedicated explorer of both the world and the written word. Her writing often intertwines her love for … See more

Andrew Pentis, an editor for FinanceBuzz, has covered personal finance for a decade. As a certified student loan counselor, he's interested in helping readers save money and time, particularly when i… See more

Andy is a financially savvy writer for FinanceBuzz and an editor with over eight years of experience writing for digital publications. He is interested in how tiny lifestyle changes can add to huge s… 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

FinanceBuzz editor Ashley Eneriz is a seasoned financial writer with bylines on leading platforms such as TIME, Forbes, Yahoo, MSN, Reader's Digest, Slickdeals, Credit Sesame, GOBankingRates, WiseBre… See more

Brandon Neth is a credit card and award travel expert. As the Growth Manager for FinanceBuzz, he runs social media and audience growth, including the FBZ Elite Facebook travel group. He’s spent th… See more

Brenna, a writer for FinanceBuzz, enjoys making lofty personal finance concepts more digestible, believing that finances can be a powerful tool if they're wielded well. When she's not nerding out on … 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

Chris Adam is a writer for FinanceBuzz as well as a seasoned personal finance, technology, and general assignment journalist. As a broadcast and digital journalist, he's served as a leader in network… 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

With nearly a decade of experience as a financial journalist and editor and a degree in economics, FinanceBuzz editor Elizabeth Aldrich has worked on thousands of articles on banking, credit cards, i… See more

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

Born and raised in North Carolina, Harrison, an editor for FinanceBuzz, had the radical idea to sell all his belongings and travel the world full-time with nothing but a suitcase and his cat, Isabell… See more

Heather Bien is a FinanceBuzz and freelance writer covering personal finance and budgeting and how those relate to life, travel, entertaining, and more. With bylines that include The Spruce, Apartmen… See more

Holly is a writer for FinanceBuzz who recognizes that there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to personal finance. She is passionate about entrepreneurship, women in business, and financial literacy… See more

Jarret Hendrickson is a FinanceBuzz writer who got his start in the personal finance space while in college at San Francisco State University. He ghostwrote a column on the best grocery stores, resta… See more

Jennifer Vermeer is an editor at FinanceBuzz, where she combines her keen eye for detail with her editorial background. Passionate about smart ways to save, she launched her writing career at The Kra… 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

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

Laura Gesualdi-Gilmore is a seasoned freelance 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, … 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

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

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

Maddy Scheckel, a writer for FinanceBuzz who was a former registered nurse, specializes in using credit card points for travel and everyday budgeting tips. Featured in Business Insider and The Money … 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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.