Elizabeth Renter

Economics, Data analysis, Personal finance

As NerdWallet’s Senior Economist, Elizabeth Renter spends her time analyzing economic trends and data to help people make more informed decisions about their personal finances. Her work has been cited by The New York Times, The Washington Post, the "Today" show, CNBC and elsewhere. Prior to joining NerdWallet in 2014, she was a freelance journalist. She received a Masters of Science in Finance and Economics from West Texas A&M University, and focused her elective coursework on macroeconomics and analytics. When she’s not at work, Elizabeth enjoys college football, old houses, traveling to old cities and powerlifting. She is based in Durham, North Carolina.

  • Organizations: Investigative Reporters & Editors, American Economic Association, National Association for Business Economics

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The New York Times, CNBC, Entrepeneur, USA Today, Yahoo Finance, U.S. News & World Report

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