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Our writers and personal finance experts form the foundation of each article, offering depth and insight. Their thorough understanding of personal finance, coupled with strong industry connections, upholds our commitment to high standards and quality in every piece we publish. They use their connections and subject matter expertise to add depth and authority to our coverage.
Adam Palasciano
Contributor Adam Palasciano is a personal finance-obsessed individual who loves to create content on all things saving and making money. He’s a strong advocate of side hustles, living below your means, and saving for retirement as early and as often as possible. Read MoreAddie Johnson Talbott
Contributor As a nonfiction author of more than 15 published books, Addie combines years of experience in media reporting with practical insights from human psychology to focus on the emotional and decision making aspects of personal finance. Read MoreAja McClanahan
Contributor Aja McClanahan is an Economics and Spanish major turned personal finance writer. As a real estate investor and licensed agent, her goal is to reach financial independence while helping others manage their finances better and build wealth. Read MoreAngela Mae
Contributor Expert in all things personal finance, Angela Mae is passionate about investing, retirement planning, consumer loans, real estate, and financial literacy. She comes from a journalistic background and pulls from years of experience to breathe life into her stories. Read MoreBrooke Barley
Contributor Brooke Barley is an LA-based writer whose work has appeared in numerous digital publications. Read MoreCameron Diiorio
Contributor Cameron Diiorio is a financial news writer based out of Southern California. She primarily covers general financial topics with a focus on Gen Z and the electric vehicle market. Originally an intern at GBR, she has stayed on as a freelance writer and is happy to contribute to the GOBankingRates team. Read MoreCasey Bond
Contributor Casey Bond is an award-winning writer and editor who has covered personal finance for more than a decade. Her work can be found on GOBankingRates, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, Fortune, and more. She is also a Certified Personal Finance Counselor (CPFC). Read MoreCindy Lamothe
Contributor Cindy joined GOBankingRates in 2023 and brings with her nearly a decade of experience in the journalism industry. Read MoreCrystal Mayer
Contributor Crystal, a licensed attorney in California, has been writing for GOBankingRates since 2022. She is a proud mom to two young boys and currently sits on the board of a non-profit organization. Read MoreCynthia Measom
Contributor Cynthia Measom is a veteran writer with over 15 years of experience. Her articles have been featured in MSN, Yahoo Finance, INSIDER, Houston Chronicle and CNN Underscored. Additionally, Measom has a wealth of real-life personal finance experience, including in the banking, mortgage and credit card industries. Read MoreDaria Uhlig
Contributor Daria is a freelance writer and editor with over 15 years of experience as a personal finance journalist. She is also a licensed real estate agent and founder of Simply Over 50, a blog and online community aimed at helping women over 50 live better with less. Read MoreDavid Nadelle
David Nadelle is a Canadian freelance writer specializing in financial, technical communication and music journalism. After 18 years working in the energy industry, David joined GOBankingRates in 2022 and brings a passionate style to a wide range of financial education content and news stories. A passionate advocate for autism research and music therapy, David has previously written for several music publications and websites, including Pitchfork and Tiny Mix Tapes. Read MoreDiana Kelly Levey
Contributor Diana Kelly Levey joined GOBankingRates in 2023 after deciding she should put all of the time she spends listening to personal finance podcasts to good use. She is a freelance journalist and former magazine editor who’s been covering personal finance and lifestyle topics for over 10 years. She’s written for Real Simple, Reader’s Digest, Men’s Health, Instyle, and many more publications. Read MoreGabriel Vito
Contributor Gabriel is an expert freelance writer with a B.A. in English from the University of California Riverside. He is passionate about simplifying complex financial concepts and helping others navigate their financial journeys. Read MoreGina Hagler
Contributor Gina joined GOBankingRates in 2023. Before joining the team, she worked in corporate finance and wrote about the business side of biotech for more than a decade. She’s also authored several STEM titles. Her KidWrite! site provides support for parents helping their kids with Language Arts. Read MoreHanna Horvath
Contributor Hanna Horvath is a Certified Financial Planner and Bankrate’s senior editor of content partnerships. Her previous work experience includes content positions at J.P. Morgan Chase and Policygenius. She also writes and edits articles on personal finance & her work has appeared in USA Today, Policygenius, Business Insider, Lemonade, NBC News, Inc Magazine, and more. Read MoreHiba Boutary
Contributor With over a decade of writing experience and a never-ending passion for discovery, Hiba breaks down the complex when it comes to finance, legal, business, and HR topics. Read MoreJ. David Herman
Contributor J. David “Dave” Herman joined GOBankingRates as a freelance writer in 2022. His long career in journalism, writing and editing includes work with multiple newspapers in Idaho and Washington, as well as MSNBC.com and MSN.com. Dave is currently a content editor with Meta. He is also the author of “Almost Yankees: The Summer of ’81 and the Greatest Baseball Team You’ve Never Heard Of” (2019, University of Nebraska Press). Read MoreJacob Wade
Contributor Jacob Wade is a nationally-recognized personal finance writer that has written professionally for Forbes Advisor, Investopedia, Money.com, and other widely-followed sites. His background includes five years as an Enrolled Agent at an accredited CPA firm. Read MoreJake Safane
Contributor Jake Safane is a finance and sustainability writer and content marketer. He has worked as a financial journalist at a division of The Financial Times and as a thought leadership editor at The Economist Group. Read MoreJamela Adam
Contributor Jamela started contributing regularly to GOBankingRates in 2023 and brings with her over three years of experience in the personal finance industry. Before joining the team, she was a content strategist at a well-known marketing agency and wrote for major financial services clients like Mint. Read MoreJames Holbach
Contributor James has over a decade of experience in finance and investing. He founded and managed Steelyard Investment Management, a Registered Investment Advisor in California and Texas. James holds an MBA from San Francisco State University. Read MoreJana Lynch
Contributor A personal finance writer and editor, Jana’s work has appeared on sites including Investopedia and U.S. News & World Report 360 Reviews. She has edited several personal finance books including the best-selling Budgeting for Dummies (Wiley, 2023). Read MoreJenny Rose Spaudo
Contributor Jenny Rose uses her decade of writing and journalism experience to tell stories that help people build wealth through investing, real estate, and business ownership. As a copywriter and ghostwriter, she also helps companies build stronger brands. Read MoreJosephine Nesbit
Contributor Josephine joined GOBankingRates as a freelance writer in 2021. She has covered a wide variety of financial topics for numerous publications, including Fox Business, Bankrate, Rocket Mortgage, and more. Read MoreLaura Beck
Contributor Laura Beck is an award-winning journalist and writer recognized for her exceptional work in both lifestyle and finance domains. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, Fast Company, New York Times, MSN, Popular Mechanics, Esquire, and more. Read MoreLaura Bogart
Contributor Laura Bogart is an seasoned writer with a background in technology, media, healthcare, and finance. In her spare time, she also writes fiction. Read MoreLaura Gariepy
Contributor Laura has been a freelance writer since 2018. Her work focuses on managing your money, navigating your career, and running a successful business. Laura’s words have appeared in the New York Post, USA Today, and many other publications. Read MoreLily Hansen
Contributor Lily Hansen is an award-winning writer, a custom book publisher for global corporations and organizations, and a best-selling author. She is passionate about people, storytelling, and conveying the truth most simply and clearly so it is comprehensible. In her free time, Lily is an award-winning actor and filmmaker. Read MoreLina Patel
Contributor Lina Patel was born in Mumbai and grew up in Los Angeles and Texas. After studying in London at the National Theater of Great Britain, Lina got a B.F.A. from New York University and an M.F.A. from the University of San Diego, where she received a full fellowship. Lina is also a critically acclaimed actor and voice-over artist. As a playwright, Lina is the recipient of an N.E.A. grant. She has worked as a writer/producer in TV for the past ten years and is a proud WGA and SAG-AFTRA member. Lina also serves as a Lecturer of theater at Pomona College. Read MoreMadeline Duley
Contributor Madeline Duley is a financial writer specializing in Gen Z, retirement, travel, and money-saving content. She is experienced in writing engaging articles that capture the attention of young adults and is focused on practical financial advice and lifestyle tips. By helping her readers navigate the complexities of personal finance, and retirement plans, and explore budget-friendly travel options, Madeline aims to empower readers to optimize their savings strategies. Read MoreMaria Concepcion
Contributor Maria Concepcion graduated from California Baptist University with a degree in Strategic Communications. Read MoreMartin Dasko
Contributor Martin has been helping young people with their finances since he started his first blog in 2008 as a college student earning his business degree. Over the years, he has been featured in the New York Times and other publications. Before joining the team, Martin had been writing for many well-known personal finance websites. Read MoreNicholas Morine
Editor Nick has been a writing and editing professional for over 15 years, working on stories related to finance, entertainment, popular culture and fashion throughout. Hailing from St. John’s, Newfoundland, Nick spends his downtime penning novels, spending time with his wife, playing video games and reading sci-fi and fantasy. Read MoreSarah Sharkey
Contributor Sarah Sharkey is a personal finance writer who enjoys helping people make informed financial decisions. She lives in Florida with her husband and dogs. When she’s not writing, she’s outside exploring the coast. Read MoreSean Bryant
Contributor Sean Bryant is a Denver-based digital marketer and freelance writer specializing in personal finance and real estate. With more than 15 years of writing experience, his work has appeared in many of the industry’s top publications. Read MoreShane Neagle, AI Editor
Contributor Shane Neagle has written hundreds of investing-related articles throughout the last decade. This essentially means he reads, learns, and writes about finance all day. Shane is particularly interested in the way macroeconomic events impact financial markets. He also enjoys technology a bit too much, and is fascinated by the economic implications of technology’s integration in nearly all facets of our everyday lives. Read MoreStephanie Mickelson
Contributor Stephanie Mickelson joined GOBankingRates in 2023 and focuses on saving and budgeting. She also runs the personal finance blog The Simple Girl’s Guide, dedicated to making personal finance simple. Read MoreTerence Loose
Contributor Terence Loose is an award-winning writer who has held editorial positions at national magazines, as well as Netflix. He has written extensively on everything from finance and real estate to entertainment and travel, and holds an MFA from UCLA. Read MoreTina Nazerian
Contributor Tina is a freelance writer with experience writing about various topics, including personal finance, human resources and technology. Read MoreVance Cariaga
Contributor Vance previously worked as a reporter/editor with Investor’s Business Daily, the Charlotte Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer and other publications. His debut novel, “Voodoo Hideaway,” was published in 2021. Read MoreYaël Bizouati-Kennedy
Contributor Yaël Bizouati-Kennedy is a financial journalist and has written for several publications, including Dow Jones, The Financial Times Group, Bloomberg and Business Insider. She also worked as a vice president/senior content writer for major NYC-based financial companies, including New York Life and MSCI. Yaël is now freelancing and has also co-authored the book ?lockchain for Medical Research: Accelerating Trust in Healthcare, with Dr. Sean Manion. (CRC Press, April 2020) She holds a Master of Arts in Journalism from New York University and a Master of Arts in Russian Studies and Politics from Université Toulouse-Jean Jaurès, France. Read MoreIndustry Experts
Our writers and personal finance experts form the foundation of each article, offering depth and insight. Their thorough understanding of personal finance, coupled with strong industry connections, upholds our commitment to high standards and quality in every piece we publish.
Abigail Johnson
CEO of Fidelity InvestmentsAbigail “Abby” Johnson is the chairman and CEO of Fidelity Investments, a major mutual fund company based in Boston. She took over as CEO for her father in 2014 and has been chairman since 2016. Johnson owns 28.5% of the firm, which manages $4.5 trillion in assets.
Johnson ranked No. 8 on Forbes’ 2023 “Power Women” list.
Read MoreAbigail Johnson
CEO of Fidelity InvestmentsAbigail “Abby” Johnson is the chairman and CEO of Fidelity Investments, a major mutual fund company based in Boston. She took over as CEO for her father in 2014 and has been chairman since 2016. Johnson owns 24.5% of the firm, which manages $3.7 trillion in assets.
Johnson ranked fifth in Forbes’ 2022 “The World’s Most Powerful Women” list and was named No. 2 on American Banker’s “Most Powerful Women in Finance” that same year.
Read MoreAndrei Jikh
Andrei Jikh (YouTube)Andrei Jikh runs a namesake personal finance YouTube channel with over 2.2 million subscribers and over 242 million views. His videos focus on investing and financial minimalism.
Prior to starting his YouTube channel, Jikh had been featured on numerous TV shows, including “Steve Harvey” and Nat Geo’s “Brain Games.” His big break came in 2013 when he consulted on the film “Now You See Me 2,” which stars Jesse Eisenberg, Morgan Freeman, Mark Ruffalo and Daniel Radcliffe. As “lead cardistry consultant,” Jikh spent two months in London helping the cast prepare and train for the popular card-throwing scene.
Read MoreAndrew Aziz
Author of ‘How to Day Trade for a Living’Andrew Aziz is a proprietary fund manager at Peak Capital Trading and the author of several books on finance and stock market trading, including “How To Day Trade for a Living.”
Aziz has ranked as one of Amazon’s 100 best-selling authors in the “Business and Finance” category for several years. His books have reached a global audience, having been translated into eight different languages.
Read MoreAndrew Ross Sorkin
‘Squawk Box’ HostAndrew Ross Sorkin is co-anchor of CNBC’s signature morning program, “Squawk Box.” He is also a financial columnist for The New York Times and the editor-at-large of the Times’ DealBook, a financial news service dedicated to helping readers better understand the latest business and policy headlines.
Sorkin is also an author. His book about the 2008 financial crisis, “Too Big to Fail: The Inside Story of How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Save the Financial System — and Themselves,” was awarded the 2010 Gerald Loeb Award for Best Business Book. It was adapted as a movie by HBO in 2011 and nominated for 11 Emmy awards.
Read MoreAndrew Sather
‘The Investing for Beginners Podcast’ HostAndrew Sather is the co-host of “The Investing for Beginners Podcast.” When he started the podcast in 2017, there were not many available resources — particularly in the podcast space — for investors without a financial background.
The podcast is now often ranked in the top 25 for investing and top 100 for business on Apple Podcasts. It has been downloaded over 12 million times.
Read MoreBarbara Corcoran
Shark on ‘Shark Tank’Barbara Corcoran is a shark on “Shark Tank” and is also an executive producer of the show. She has invested in more than 80 companies throughout her time on the series.
A true mogul now, Corcoran is a self-made success story. At 23, she quit her job as a waitress and borrowed $1,000 to start a real estate company in New York City. That company, the Corcoran Group, is now one of the largest and best-known brands in the brokerage business.
Read MoreBarbara Corcoran
Shark on ‘Shark Tank’Barbara Corcoran is a shark on “Shark Tank” and is also an executive producer of the show. She has appeared on the last 11 seasons and invested in more than 80 companies throughout her time on the show.
A true mogul now, Corcoran is a self-made success story. At 23, she quit her job as a waitress and borrowed $1,000 to start a real estate company in New York City. That company, the Corcoran Group, is now one of the largest and best-known brands in the brokerage business.
Read MoreBarbara Ginty
Host of the ‘Future Rich’ PodcastBarbara Ginty is a Certified Financial Planner and the host of the “Future Rich” podcast. Each week on the show, Ginty interviews women about their finances and helps them develop a plan to achieve their goals. The podcast was selected by NextAdvisor as one of the 10 Best Finance Podcasts for 2021.
Ginty previously worked for Bloomberg and Credit Suisse, and is now the owner of a wealth management firm that caters to clients from all financial backgrounds and ages. In addition to one-on-one client meetings, she provides financial literacy classes and content online through her company, Planancial.
Read MoreBarbara Ginty
‘Future Rich’ Podcast HostBarbara Ginty is a Certified Financial Planner and the host of the “Future Rich” podcast. Each week on the show, Ginty interviews women about their finances and helps them develop a plan to achieve their goals. The podcast was selected by NextAdvisor as one of the 10 Best Finance Podcasts for 2021.
Ginty previously worked for Bloomberg and Credit Suisse, and is now the owner of a wealth management firm that caters to clients from all financial backgrounds and ages. In addition to one-on-one client meetings, she provides financial literacy classes and content online through her company, Planancial.
Read MoreBarbara Huson
Author of ‘Secrets of Six-Figure Women’Barbara Huson is a financial therapist, wealth coach and the author of “Secrets of Six-Figure Women: Surprising Strategies to Up Your Earnings and Change Your Life.” Her goal is to empower women to become smart about money and increase their wealth.
Huson’s own journey toward financial independence and freedom was born out of necessity when her ex-husband left the country and left her with a tax bill of $1 million. Huson realized she needed to learn how to make money immediately, so she used her skills as a former journalist and began interviewing successful women to get their best insights.
Read MoreBarbara Huson
Author of ‘Secrets of Six-Figure Women’Barbara Huson is a financial therapist, wealth coach and the author of “Secrets of Six-Figure Women: Surprising Strategies to Up Your Earnings and Change Your Life.” Her goal is to empower women to become smart about money and increase their wealth.
Huson’s own journey toward financial independence and freedom was born out of necessity when her ex-husband left the country and left her with a tax bill of $1 million. Huson realized she needed to learn how to make money immediately, so she used her skills as a former journalist and began interviewing successful women to get their best insights.
Read MoreBecky Quick
Host of ‘Squawk Box’Becky Quick is co-anchor of CNBC’s signature morning program “Squawk Box.” Quick was formerly the anchor of the nationally syndicated financial news show “On the Money,” produced by CNBC, and authored a regular column for Fortune magazine.
Prior to becoming an anchor, Quick covered the Wall Street beat for CNBC as part of the network’s partnership with Dow Jones.
Read MoreBecky Quick
‘Squawk Box’ HostBecky Quick is co-anchor of CNBC’s signature morning program “Squawk Box.” Quick was formerly the anchor of the nationally syndicated financial news show “On the Money,” produced by CNBC, and authored a regular column for Fortune magazine.
Prior to becoming an anchor, Quick covered the Wall Street beat for CNBC as part of the network’s partnership with Dow Jones.
Read MoreBeth Kobliner
Author of ‘Get a Financial Life’Beth Kobliner is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, “Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties” and “Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not).” She is also a financial journalist and columnist whose writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, O, The Oprah Magazine, Money, Glamour and Redbook.
Kobliner, who is known for her ability to make personal finance topics easy to understand, has also appeared on television — on shows that include NBC’s “Today” show, ABC’s “Good Morning America,” PBS’ “NewsHour” and “Oprah” — and has been featured on numerous radio shows, including NPR’s “Marketplace.”
Read MoreBeth Kobliner
Author of ‘Get a Financial Life’Beth Kobliner is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, “Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties” and “Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not).” She is also a financial journalist and columnist whose writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, O, The Oprah Magazine, Money, Glamour and Redbook.
Kobliner, who is known for her ability to make personal finance topics easy to understand, has also appeared on television — on shows that include NBC’s “Today” show, ABC’s “Good Morning America,” PBS’ “NewsHour” and “Oprah” — and has been featured on numerous radio shows, including NPR’s “Marketplace.”
Read MoreBola Sokunbi
Founder and CEO of Clever Girl FinanceBola Sokunbi is the founder and CEO of Clever Girl Finance, a personal finance platform dedicated to helping women take control of their money and build wealth.
Sokunbi’s own money journey was strongly influenced by her mother, who after getting married at the age of 19 and raising four young children, decided to go back to school to get her college degree and start several of her own businesses. This allowed her mother to contribute to their family finances and create financial security for herself. Sokunbi used the lessons she learned from her mother to save her first $100,000 in just under three years while earning a salary of $54,000.
Read MoreBrandon Turner
Author of ‘The Book on Rental Property Investing’Brandon Turner is the author of “The Book on Rental Property Investing.”
He is a former host of “The BiggerPockets Podcast,” which boasts over 100 million downloads, and is the founder and managing member of the real estate investment firm Open Door Capital.
Read MoreCarl Quintanilla
‘Squawk on the Street’ & ‘Squawk Alley’ HostCarl Quintanilla is the co-anchor of CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street.” He was previously co-anchor of the network’s “TechCheck” and “Squawk Alley,” as well as a correspondent for NBC’s “Today” and “NBC Nightly News,”
Quintanilla joined NBCUniversal in 1999 and during his time with the company, he has covered a wide range of stories for both CNBC and NBC News, including the Olympic games, presidential elections and international military conflicts. As a contributor to NBC’s coverage of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, he shared wins for an Emmy Award, DuPont Award, RTNDA Edward R. Murrow Award and Peabody Award.
Read MoreCharles Payne
‘Making Money with Charles Payne’ HostCharles Payne is the host of FOX Business Network’s “Making Money with Charles Payne” and provides financial analysis across the FOX Business Network and FOX News Channel.
Payne joined FOX in 2007, and over that time he has contributed to FOX Business Network’s 2022 Midterm Election panel, hosted several town halls on topics like the investor revolution and the rise of cryptocurrency, and led a Black History Month special.
Read MoreChelsea Fagan
Co-Founder of The Financial DietChelsea Fagan is a lifestyle and financial advice writer and co-founder of The Financial Diet.
She founded her blog in 2014 as a way to hold herself financially accountable after racking up $4,000 in credit card debt and losing her job due to an arrest for unpaid traffic violations. What started as a way for her to track her financial progress eventually became her main source of income as more people flocked to her site for advice.
Read MoreChelsea Fagan
Co-Founder of The Financial DietChelsea Fagan is a lifestyle and financial advice writer and co-founder of The Financial Diet.
She founded her blog in 2014 as a way to hold herself financially accountable after racking up $4,000 in credit card debt and losing her job due to an arrest for unpaid traffic violations. What started as a way for her to track her financial progress eventually became her main source of income as more people flocked to her site for advice.
Read MoreChris Farrell
‘Your Money’ ColumnistChris Farrell is an economics and personal finance expert who pens the “Your Money” column for the Star Tribune. He is also a senior economics contributor at the nationally syndicated public radio show “Marketplace,” a host and economics commentator for Minnesota Public Radio, and a columnist for PBS Next Avenue.
Farrell has published five books on personal finance and the economy including “Purpose and a Paycheck: Finding Meaning, Money, and Happiness in the Second Half of Life.”
Read MoreChris Hill
‘Motley Fool Money’ Podcast HostChris Hill is an investment analyst at The Motley Fool and the host of its “Motley Fool Money” podcast. Hill also oversees The Motley Fool’s audio programming and business strategies.
“Motley Fool Money” is a daily podcast for anyone interested in stock investing, where the analysts break down the top business news headlines and the implications for investors. In addition, Hill conducts interviews with bestselling authors, industry experts and company executives. The Friday edition of the podcast airs on more than 70 radio stations across America.
Read MoreCoin Bureau
Coin Bureau (YouTube)The Coin Bureau refers to itself as the “go-to informational portal to the cryptocurrency galaxy.” With an extensive presence across the internet and social media platforms, it easily reaches more than two million people each month. Coin Bureau’s YouTube channel is hosted by Guy, the Crypto guy, who delivers educational and informational blockchain information to users everywhere.
Read MoreDanetha Doe
Founder of Money & MimosasDanetha Doe is the founder of the personal finance blog Money & Mimosas, where she hopes to “spread hope, peace and abundance.” She has previously served as a chief economist and was an NFL cheerleader.
Doe started her blog in 2014 as a way to have more creative freedom in her career and is now a top-cited money expert, appearing in news outlets that include Fortune, Time, NBC and the Wall Street Journal.
Read MoreDanetha Doe
Founder of Money & MimosasDanetha Doe is the founder of the personal finance blog Money & Mimosas, where she hopes to “spread hope, peace and abundance.” She has previously served as a chief economist and was an NFL cheerleader.
Doe started her blog in 2014 as a way to have more creative freedom in her career and is now a top-cited money expert, appearing in news outlets that include Fortune, Time, NBC and the Wall Street Journal.
Read MoreDave Ahern
‘The Investing for Beginners Podcast’ HostDave Ahern is a self-taught investor whose strategy involves finding companies that he can buy and hold for a long time. When describing his investing philosophy, Ahern said that he is “very interested in finding the intrinsic value of companies and using that to calculate a margin of safety into any company that I buy.”
Ahern co-hosts the podcast “Investing for Beginners” with Andrew Sather. It features interviews with both beginner and seasoned investors, and discussions about the investing landscape at large.
Read MoreDave Ramsey
Author of ‘The Total Money Makeover’Dave Ramsey is a personal finance expert, bestselling author of numerous books including “The Total Money Makeover” and host of the financial advice show “The Ramsey Show,” heard by 23 million listeners every week. He is also the CEO of the company Ramsey Solutions, which connects people with plans for financial success in numerous areas such as getting out of debt and saving for retirement.
As someone who has dealt firsthand with high levels of debt and even bankruptcy, Ramsey became motivated to help others avoid the pitfalls he fell into. Since 1992, he has worked to build up a team of experts and distribute advice to help people take control of their money, build wealth and improve their lives.
Read MoreDavid Asman
‘After the Bell’ HostDavid Asman joined Fox News Channel in 1997 and helped launch Fox Business Network in 2007. He was the co-anchor of the network’s shows “After the Bell” and “Bulls & Bears.”
Read MoreDavid Bach
Author of ‘The Automatic Millionaire’David Bach is a trusted financial expert and the author of several bestselling personal finance books, including “The Automatic Millionaire” and “Smart Women Finish Rich.” In addition to reaching millions through his books, Bach has shared his money advice as both a television and radio host. He has been a contributor to NBC’s “Today Show” and hosted the radio shows “The FinishRich Minute” and “Finish Rich With David Bach.”
Bach is also a motivational and financial speaker, and has created the FinishRich Seminars, which have been taught by thousands of financial advisors throughout North America. He is the founder of FinishRich Media and the co-founder of AE Wealth Management.
Read MoreDavid Brown
‘Business Wars’ Podcast HostDavid Brown is the host of the hit podcasts “Business Wars” and “Business Wars Daily” from Wondery. Previously, he was the anchor of the Peabody award-winning public radio business program “Marketplace.”
Brown is a veteran public radio journalist, having covered national and international affairs for NPR and PRI’s MonitoRadio for more than three decades. He has been recognized with numerous awards including several RTNDA/RTDNA Murrow awards, National Headliner Awards, AP Broadcast honors, a Webby Award and two Grand Prizes from the International Radio Festivals.
Read MoreDavid Faber
‘Squawk on the Street’ HostDavid Faber is a co-anchor of CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street.” He is also an anchor and co-producer of CNBC’s original documentaries, for which he has received Loeb, Emmy, Peabody and duPont awards.
During his over two decades at CNBC, Faber has broken numerous major financial stories, including Disney’s deal to buy the majority of Twenty-First Century Fox’s assets, widespread fraud at WorldCom and Rupert Murdoch’s unsolicited bid for Dow Jones.
Read MoreDavid Greene
‘BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast’ HostDavid Greene is the host of the “BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast,” which boasts over 14,000 five-star reviews.
He is also the author of the books “Long Distance Real Estate Investing,” “Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat” and “Top Producer Trilogy: Sold, Skill and Scale.” A nationally recognized authority on real estate, Greene has made appearances on CNN, Forbes, HGTV and more.
Read MoreDavid Lazarus
Former Los Angeles Times Business ColumnistDavid Lazarus is a former business columnist for the Los Angeles Times whose work keyed in on consumer affairs. His writing has been featured in newspapers across the country and even resulted in new legislation to protect consumers.
Read MoreDavid Tepper
President and Founder of Appaloosa ManagementDavid Tepper is the founder and president of Appaloosa Management, a hedge fund based in Florida. He created the company in 1993, and his fund has become one of the most noted in the industry.
Before becoming the founder of Appaloosa Management, Tepper was the head of the junk bond desk at Goldman Sachs but left when he was passed over for partner.
Read MoreDaymond John
Shark on ‘Shark Tank’Daymond John is a Shark on “Shark Tank.” John is the founder and CEO of the clothing brand FUBU, as well as a New York Times bestselling author, branding guru and motivational speaker.
John started his work in fashion by sewing sweatshirts and hats, which eventually led to the creation of FUBU. Thanks to the success of his brand, John was asked to join “Shark Tank” in 2009.
Read MoreElizabeth MacDonald
Host of ‘The Evening Edit with Elizabeth MacDonald’Elizabeth MacDonald is the host of Fox Business Network’s “The Evening Edit With Elizabeth MacDonald.” She was previously a senior editor at Forbes Magazine, where she created “The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women” annual list. She has also worked at The Wall Street Journal.
MacDonald first joined Fox Business Network as a stocks editor in 2007. She has long covered the IRS and her reporting even led her to be called in twice to testify before Congress about IRS reforms and taxpayer rights.
Read MoreElizabeth MacDonald
‘The Evening Edit with Elizabeth MacDonald’ HostElizabeth MacDonald is the host of Fox Business Network’s “The Evening Edit With Elizabeth MacDonald.” She was previously a senior editor at Forbes Magazine, where she created “The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women” annual list. She has also worked at The Wall Street Journal.
MacDonald first joined FBN as a stocks editor in 2007. She has long covered the IRS and her reporting even led her to be called in twice to testify before Congress about IRS reforms and taxpayer rights.
Read MoreElon Musk
Entrepreneur and Crypto AdvocateElon Musk is an entrepreneur and crypto advocate who helped the rise of the meme coin Dogecoin in 2021. He is the founder and CEO of SpaceX, a maker of launch vehicles and spacecraft. He is also the CEO of the electric car manufacturer Tesla and was one of the company’s first significant investors.
In April 2022, Twitter’s board agreed to sell the company to Musk for $44 billion. That deal closed in October 2022 after Musk tried to back out and Twitter sued. Since then, as CEO of the company, Musk has fired over 80% of Twitter’s staff.
Read MoreErin Lowry
Author of ‘Broke Millennial’Erin Lowry is the author of the “Broke Millennial” book series. MarketWatch named her first book one of the best money books of 2017.
Lowry has written for a number of publications and speaks at universities and conferences around the country. She aims to help millennials to understand the importance of their financial health.
Read MoreErin Lowry
Author of ‘Broke Millennial’Erin Lowry is the author of the “Broke Millennial” books. MarketWatch named her first book one of the best money books of 2017.
She has written for a number of publications and speaks at universities and conferences around the country. She aims to help millennials to understand the importance of their financial health.
Read MoreFarnoosh Torabi
Host of the ‘So Money’ PodcastFarnoosh Torabi is the host of “So Money,” a podcast launched in 2015 that features conversations focused on personal money lessons. Previous guests have included Tony Robbins, Seth Godin and Sallie Krawcheck.
Before this success, at the age of 22, Torabi was over $30,000 in debt. She slowly climbed her way out, and now uses her financial knowledge to help others.
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‘So Money’ Podcast HostFarnoosh Torabi is the host of “So Money,” a podcast launched in 2015 that features conversations focused on personal money lessons. Previous guests have included Tony Robbins, Seth Godin and Sallie Krawcheck.
Before this success, at the age of 22, Torabi was in debt by over $30,000. She slowly climbed her way out of debt, and now uses her financial knowledge to help others. Her first book was aimed at helping young adults gain financial independence.
Read MoreGail MarksJarvis
Chicago Tribune ColumnistGail MarksJarvis is a personal finance columnist for the Chicago Tribune. Her columns are read by millions of people in big metro newspapers across the U.S.
Before beginning her personal finance column, MarksJarvis spent a decade covering business. As a personal finance columnist, she has heard a lot from readers and their investing problems.
Read MoreGail MarksJarvis
Chicago Tribune ColumnistGail MarksJarvis is a personal finance columnist for the Chicago Tribune. Her columns are read by millions of people in metro newspapers across the U.S.
Before beginning her personal finance column, MarksJarvis spent a decade covering business.
Read MoreGraham Stephan
The Graham Stephan Show (YouTube)Graham Stephan is a real estate agent and investor who started working in real estate shortly after turning 18. On his popular YouTube channels, he shares his experiences in the industry, and gives advice to others who are thinking of getting into the real estate business.
Outside of his sales, he owns six rental properties that he manages in his spare time.
Read MoreGrant Cardone
Author of ‘The 10X Rule’Grant Cardone is the author of “The 10X Rule” and CEO of Cardone Capital. He’s written two other books and is the creator of 21 bestselling business programs.
After his book “The 10X Rule,” Cardone launched the 10X Growth Conference in 2017. He’s considered a highly respected master salesman who teaches others through his books, seminars and more.
Read MoreHumphrey Yang
@humphreytalks (TikTok)Humphrey Yang is a former financial advisor who now shares his personal finance knowledge on TikTok as @humphreytalks. He previously worked in mobile gaming.
He first began posting on YouTube, but is now focused on his TikTok audience. He aims to make financial concepts easy to understand.
Read MoreJ. David Stein
‘Money For the Rest of Us’ Podcast HostJ. David Stein is the producer and host of the weekly personal finance podcast, “Money For the Rest of Us.” He is also the editor and publisher of the investment education platform Money For the Rest of Us Plus, which provides individual investors with tools and resources to manage their own investment portfolios.
His podcast has focused on helping listeners understand how money, the economy and financial markets work thanks to stories, analogies and easy-to-understand examples.
Read MoreJ. L. Collins
Author of ‘The Simple Path to Wealth’J. L. Collins is the author of “The Simple Path to Wealth” and a financial blogger known for The Stock Series.
He got his degree in English literature from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. After publishing “The Simple Path to Wealth” in 2016, he published his second book, “How I Lost Money in Real Estate Before It Was Fashionable,” in 2021.
Read MoreJack Kramer
‘The Best One Yet’ Podcast HostJack Kramer is the co-host and co-founder of “The Best One Yet,” a daily pop-biz podcast that tackles the top stories of the day.
Previously, Kramer co-led Robinhood’s news efforts as the managing editor of News & Snacks — and at the core of that is Robinhood Snacks digestible financial news. Kramer co-hosted the “Snacks Daily” podcast and produced the newsletter to make financial news accessible to all.
Read MoreJaime Rogozinski
Founder of r/wallstreetbetsIn 2012, Jaime Rogozinski founded r/wallstreetbets. With nearly 14 million subscribers, it is now the 48th largest community on Reddit.
He has a degree in economics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He also works as a judge for the Entrepreneurs Organization Student Award and Angel hack to help encourage entrepreneurship.
Read MoreJames Gorman
CEO of Morgan StanleyJames Gorman is chairman and CEO of Morgan Stanley. Gorman joined Morgan Stanley in 2006 as president and chief operating officer of wealth management. He became CEO in 2010 and chairman in 2012.
He previously was director of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, president of the Federal Advisory Council to the U.S. Federal Reserve Board and chairman of the board of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, among other positions.
Read MoreJamie Dimon
CEO of JPMorgan ChaseJamie Dimon is chairman of the board and CEO of JPMorgan Chase. Dimon joined JPMorgan Chase when the company merged in 2004 with Bank One Corporation, where Dimon had been chairman and CEO since 2000. Dimon became JPMorgan Chase’s president and COO at the merger, and he elevated to CEO in 2006 and chairman in 2007.
Before Bank One, he was an executive at Citigroup Inc., The Travelers Group, Commercial Credit and American Express. He is also a Harvard Business School graduate.
Read MoreJamie Herzlich
Newsday ColumnistJamie Herzlich is a journalist for Newsday and writes a weekly column on small business. She has also covered the following topics: economic development, incubators, innovation, professional services, small business, trade and tourism.
Herzlich is also a speaker on small-business issues for local colleges, universities and business groups.
Read MoreJason Zweig
The Wall Street Journal ColumnistJason Zweig is a personal finance columnist at The Wall Street Journal. He writes The Intelligent Investor column every Saturday.
From 1987 to 1995, Zweig worked at Forbes as a mutual funds editor. Before joining the Journal in 2008, he was a senior writer for Money magazine and produced guest columns for both Time magazine and CNN.com.
Read MoreJaspreet Singh
Minority Mindset (YouTube)Jaspreet Singh, the CEO of Briefs Media, started his YouTube Channel, The Minority Mindset, as a hobby to help teach others. His brand has since expanded into a number of companies including an investing education app.
He is a licensed attorney and a serial entrepreneur who is focused on spreading financial education to others. He works on helping others learn about getting out of debt, starting to invest and creating a plan to help them build wealth.
Read MoreJeff Rose
Wealth Hacker (YouTube)Jeff Rose is the founder of GoodFinancialCents.com (2008) and runs the YouTube page Wealth Hacker (2011). He is also a Certified Financial Planner™ professional and the author of “Soldier of Finance.”
Rose founded an investment advisory firm in 2011 and then sold it in 2019 to focus more on his website and YouTube channel. He has also written for Forbes, Business Insider and Entrepreneur, among others.
Read MoreJen Sincero
Author of ‘You Are a Badass at Making Money’Jen Sincero is the author of the “You Are a Badass” book series. “You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life,” her New York Times bestseller, has sold more than 5 million copies and is available in more than 40 languages.
Read MoreJen Sincero
Author of ‘You Are a Badass at Making Money’Jen Sincero is the author of the “You Are a Badass” book series. “You Are a Badass®: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life,” her New York Times bestseller, has sold more than 5 million copies and is available in more than 40 languages.
She has helped people transform their personal and professional lives through her products, speaking engagements, newsletters, seminars and books.
Read MoreJill Schlesinger
‘Jill on Money’ Podcast HostJill Schlesinger, CFP, is an Emmy-nominated and Gracie Award-winning business analyst for CBS News. She writes the nationally syndicated column “Jill on Money” for Tribune Media Services and hosts a podcast of the same name.
Schlesinger has published two books, “The Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money” and “The Great Money Reset.”
Read MoreJill Schlesinger
Host of the ‘Jill on Money’ PodcastJill Schlesinger, CFP, is an Emmy-nominated and Gracie Award-winning business analyst for CBS News. She writes the nationally syndicated column “Jill on Money” for Tribune Media Services and hosts a podcast of the same name.
Schlesinger has published two books, “The Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money” and “The Great Money Reset.”
Read MoreJim Cramer
‘Squawk on the Street’ HostJim Cramer got his bachelor’s degree at Harvard, where he majored in government. He then graduated from Harvard Law School in 1984 but ended up in a finance career after investing in the stock market and promoting his stock picks while at law school.
He started his own hedge fund company, Cramer & Co., in 1987 after working for Goldman Sachs. He eventually retired from the company in 2001.
Read MoreJoe Kernen
‘Squawk Box’ HostJoe Kernen is co-anchor of CNBC’s “Squawk Box” — the longest-running show on the network. Kernan joined CNBC in 1991 when there was a merger with Financial News Network.
Although he has an extensive career in finance, he received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado in molecular, cellular and developmental biology.
Read MoreJohn Eringman
@johnefinance (TikTok)John Eringman graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a major in finance. Since then, he has built a TikTok following as he attempts to help others navigate personal finance.
As many schools don’t offer financial literacy classes, Eringman decided to start helping others gain the knowledge they need to succeed.
Read MoreJohn Liang
@johnsfinancetips (TikTok)John Liang uses his YouTube and TikTok pages to teach others about personal finance.
He is also a real estate investor and a “points millionaire.”
Read MoreJon Fortt
Co-Anchor of “Closing Bell: Overtime”Jon Fortt is co-anchor of CNBC’s “Closing Bell: Overtime.”
Previously, he co-hosted CNBC’s “TechCheck” and developed the weekly segments On the Other Hand on “Squawk Box” and Working Lunch on “Power Lunch.” Fortt also co-anchored CNBC’s “Squawk Alley.”
Read MoreJulien and Kiersten Saunders
Authors of ‘Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away’In 2012, Julien and Kiersten Saunders were swimming in debt. Their financial problems led the couple to do what many married couples have to do: Start having frank and serious conversations about money. When those conversations helped them pay off $200,000 in debt and increase their net worth, the pair decided to offer advice to others who might be in similar circumstances.
In 2017, The Saunderses created Rich & Regular, a blog to help people live their best financial lives. That blog turned into a podcast and a YouTube channel, and then a book deal. In 2022, the couple published “Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game By Walking Away.”
Read MoreJully-Alma Taveras
Founder of Investing LatinaJully-Alma Taveras is the founder of the Investing Latina website, where she shares content to inspire women to invest and achieve financial success. An award-winning bilingual financial expert, Taveras infuses sound financial advice with her own experience as both an immigrant and a reformed shopaholic.
Taveras has written for numerous publications — from CNBC to HuffPost — and is a regular and sought-after keynote speaker and presenter who’s worked with companies including Google, Nasdaq and Verizon. On her site, Taveras bills herself as an “older sister” to her viewers — someone who’s tough and no-nonsense, but also a tireless cheerleader for those seeking financial freedom.
Read MoreJully-Alma Taveras
Founder of Investing LatinaJully-Alma Taveras is the founder of the Investing Latina website, where she shares content to inspire women to invest and achieve financial success. An award-winning bilingual financial expert, Taveras infuses sound financial advice with her own experience as both an immigrant and a reformed shopaholic.
Taveras has written for numerous publications — from CNBC to HuffPost — and is a regular and sought-after keynote speaker and presenter who’s worked with companies including Google, Nasdaq and Verizon. On her site, Taveras bills herself as an “older sister” to her viewers — someone who’s tough and no-nonsense, but also a tireless cheerleader for those seeking financial freedom.
Read MoreKai Ryssdal
Host of “Marketplace”Kai Ryssdal is a radio journalist and the host and senior editor of “Marketplace,” which airs weekdays on U.S. public radio. He also co-hosts its spinoff podcast, “Make Me Smart.”
Ryssdal’s style, which is approachable and conversational, allows him to make even the thorniest of financial developments interesting and easier to understand. More importantly, the shows that Ryssdal hosts bring much-needed context to business goings-on in the world, making them relevant for everyone — not just those with finance degrees and C-suite aspirations.
Read MoreKelly Evans
‘The Exchange’ AnchorKelly Evans is anchor of CNBC’s “The Exchange,” a newsroom-based program made for modern investors. She is also co-anchor of CNBC’s “Power Lunch.”
Evans joined CNBC in 2012 as an on-air correspondent for its “Business Day” programming. She was most recently co-anchor of “Closing Bell,” “Squawk on the Street” and “Worldwide Exchange.”
Read MoreKelly Evans
Anchor of ‘The Exchange’Kelly Evans is anchor of CNBC’s “The Exchange,” a newsroom-based program made for modern investors. She is also co-anchor of CNBC’s “Power Lunch.”
Evans joined CNBC in 2012 as an on-air correspondent for its “Business Day” programming. She was previously co-anchor of “Closing Bell,” “Squawk on the Street” and “Worldwide Exchange.”
Read MoreKevin O’Leary
Shark on ‘Shark Tank’Kevin O’Leary is best known as one of the longest-running investors on “Shark Tank,” but this tough-as-nails businessman — known to fans as “Mr. Wonderful” — has a business pedigree most would envy.
The Canadian businessman made it big by founding SoftKey, a major software company that specialized in educational titles in the 1980s. Since, he’s been a regular on a variety of television shows, hosted and produced his own television series, and authored several books on money, relationships and business.
Read MoreLarry Fink
CEO of BlackRockLaurence “Larry” Fink is the chairman and CEO of asset management company BlackRock, which he co-founded in 1988. Under his leadership, BlackRock has grown to one of the largest asset managers in the world.
Prior to founding BlackRock, Fink was a managing director at The First Boston Corporation.
Read MoreLiz Claman
‘The Claman Countdown’ HostLiz Claman is the anchor of Fox Business’ “The Claman Countdown.” She’s also been the host of CNBC’s “Morning Call” and co-anchor of “Market Watch.” Currently, she also hosts the podcast “Everyone Talks to Liz Claman.”
Known for being a keen interviewer, Claman has interviewed some of the finance world’s most influential people, including Warren Buffett, Bill Gates and Steve Forbes.
Read MoreLiz Claman
Host of ‘The Claman Countdown’Liz Claman is the anchor of Fox Business’ “The Claman Countdown.” She’s also been the host of CNBC’s “Morning Call” and co-anchor of “Market Watch.”
Known for being a keen interviewer, Claman has interviewed some of the finance world’s most influential people, including Warren Buffett, Bill Gates and Steve Forbes.
Read MoreLloyd Blankfein
Senior Chairman of Goldman SachsLloyd Blankfein was Goldman Sachs’ CEO from 2006 to 2018.
Prior to joining Goldman, Blankfein worked as an attorney. He joined the investment banking company in 1982, was named partner in 1988 and eventually worked his way up the ladder to the top spot. After serving as CEO, Blankfein continued to serve as chairman and is now senior chairman.
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