Kimberly Palmer

Senior Writer/Spokesperson

Expertise

Personal finance•
budgeting•
family finances

How I Think About Money“I think if people have access to the information they need to make informed decisions, then they can make smarter choices when it comes to their money. I love being part of that process. ”

22+Years of Experience

190+Articles Written

4.2M+Readers Reached

Previous experience

US News & World Report
AARP Magazine

Education

B.A. in history from Amherst College
M.P.P. from The University of Chicago

Awards

Henry Luce Foundation Fellowship
Journalists in Aging Fellowship, Gerontological Society of America

Kimberly Palmer is a personal finance expert at NerdWallet. She is also the author of three books about money: "Smart Mom, Rich Mom," "The Economy of You" and “Generation Earn.” In addition, she is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI®). Kimberly's work also appears at NerdWallet Canada.

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