Meet The MoneyRates Authors: Your Trusted Financial Experts
Meet the experts behind MoneyRates! Our authors are dedicated financial professionals who provide clear, accurate, and reliable guidance to help you make informed decisions. From comparing bank rates to navigating loans and financial solutions, they combine years of expertise with a passion for empowering readers. Trust their insights to help you achieve financial success.
Kristin Marino
Managing Editor
Kristin Marino is an experienced finance and education writer, contributing to platforms
like MoneyRates, The Balance, and MoneyGeek.
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Simon Zhen
Executive Editor
Simon Zhen is a banking and fintech expert, contributing to publications like Consumer
Reports, U.S. News, and Business Insider.
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Linda Vergon
Contributor Writer
Linda Vergon is a former MoneyRates senior managing editor. She spent 25 years as a court
reporter before transitioning to the financial world.
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Dan Rafter
Contributor Writer
Dan Rafter, a valued contributor at MoneyRates, brings many years of expertise in the
financial sector. Specializing in areas like credit scores,…
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Ellen Cannon
Contributor Writer
Ellen Cannon has extensive editorial experience in personal finance journalism, including
a nearly decade-long tenure at Bloomberg.
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Erik Martin
Contributor Writer
Erik J. Martin brings his expertise to MoneyRates, covering finance topics from personal
loans to real estate. Based in Chicago, Erik’s work has…
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Geoff Williams
Contributor Writer
Geoff Williams is a freelance journalist and author in Loveland, Ohio. His articles have
appeared in publications such as MoneyRates,…
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Gina Freeman
Contributor Writer
Gina Freeman writes about personal finance and has been featured on MoneyRates, The
Mortgage Reports, MSNMoney, Fox Business, Forbes,…
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Jim Sloan
Contributor Writer
Jim Sloan, a seasoned journalist and contributor to MoneyRates, has an extensive history
in business editing, management, and personal finance…
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Maryalene Laponsie
Contributor Writer
Maryalene LaPonsie brings over a decade of experience in personal finance and banking,
making her a trusted voice in the field.
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Michele Lerner
Contributor Writer
Michele Lerner is an expert in personal finance and real estate, bringing seasoned
knowledge to the table. Her book, “HOMEBUYING: Tough Times,…
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Peter Andrew
Contributor Writer
Peter Andrew is a seasoned expert in personal finance and enjoys helping readers navigate
the world of money matters. With over a decade of…
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Rebecca Lake
Contributor Writer
Rebecca Lake, a valued contributor at MoneyRates, unravels the intricacies of personal
finance with her expertise in areas spanning from banking…
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William Cowie
Contributor Writer
William Cowie, a valued contributor at MoneyRates, writes about personal finance,
investing, and economic intricacies with his vast reservoir…
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William Gilman
Contributor Writer
William “Bill” Gilman comes to MoneyRates with expertise in personal finance and credit
cards. As the founding editor of publications such…
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Anna Baluch
Contributor Writer
Anna Baluch is a personal finance writer and expert who writes about financial topics
ranging from personal and student loans to mortgages,…
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Erin Gobler
Contributor Writer
Erin Gobler is a personal finance coach who combines her passion for coaching and
writing to offer readers insightful financial advice. As a regular…
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Brandon Renfro
Contributor Writer
Brandon Renfro comes to MoneyRates with an impressive array of credentials, including
being a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), a Retirement…
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Shannon Lee
Contributor Writer
Shannon Lee, a versatile contributor to MoneyRates, is a freelance writer with a
passion that spans over two decades. Her extensive writing portfolio…
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Barbara Marquand
Contributor Writer
Barbara Marquand is a seasoned writer specializing in personal finance. As a
contributor to MoneyRates, she combines her experience with an…
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Chris Kissel
Contributor Writer
Chris Kissell, the visionary founder of Words At Work, LLC, has carved a niche for
himself in the realm of writing, editing, and consulting from his…
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Peter Miller
Contributor Writer
Peter G. Miller is a known expert in real estate and mortgage journalism. His writing
includes seven books published by Harper & Row, and he is…
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Joe Taylor
Contributor Writer
From his base in Athens, Georgia, Joe Taylor, Jr. not only contributes to MoneyRates
but also mentors working musicians and innovative…
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Andrew Freiburghouse
Contributor Writer
Andrew Freiburghouse brings a wealth of tax expertise to MoneyRates, drawing on seven
years as a junior partner at Pronto Income Tax of California, Inc.,…
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Clark Schultz
Contributor Writer
Clark Schultz joins MoneyRates as an expert in personal finance, savings, and
economic topics, contributing valuable content to major financial websites…
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Doresa Banning
Contributor Writer
Doresa Banning, a journalist based in Reno, Nevada, brings a wealth of knowledge to
MoneyRates. With an M.A. in journalism from the University…
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Francine L. Huff
Contributor Writer
Francine L. Huff, a seasoned journalist and contributor to MoneyRates, brings her
financial acumen and editorial expertise to the forefront…
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Karen Lawson
Contributor Writer
Karen Lawson, a seasoned banking professional with over 15 years in mortgage loan
servicing, is an expert finance writer at MoneyRates…
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Lynnette Khalfani-Cox
Contributor Writer
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, also known as The Money Coach®, enriches MoneyRates with her
personal finance expertise. A former CNBC Wall…
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Satta Sarmah-Hightower
Contributor Writer
Satta Sarmah Hightower is a distinguished contributor at MoneyRates, with a rich
background in journalism, content marketing, and…
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Megan Wells
Contributor Writer
Megan Wells is a marketing executive and freelance writer hailing from California.
With a flair for communicating complex topics,…
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Robert Beaupre
Contributor Writer
Robert Beaupre stands as a distinguished figure in the realm of personal finance,
boasting a decade of experience in crafting and refining…
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Robert Digiacomo
Contributor Writer
Robert DiGiacomo, a Philadelphia-based writer-editor, brings decades of experience to
MoneyRates. With a portfolio that boasts contributions to…
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Charles Epstein
Contributor Writer
Charles Epstein, a distinguished contributor to MoneyRates, has held senior marketing
roles at renowned global institutions. Charles has…
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Sheena Leano
Contributor Writer
Sheena Leano, a former editor and current contributor at MoneyRates, blends her
expertise in economics with creative writing, offering unique…
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Ollie Geiger
Contributor Writer
Ollie Geiger is a skilled freelance writer specializing in financial technology and
consumer banking. With a sharp understanding of the evolving…
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Scarlett Vasquez
Contributor Writer
Scarlett Vasquez combines her prowess in writing with her adeptness in marketing. A graduate of UC San Diego, Scarlett holds a bachelor’s degree…
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