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. ”
21+ Years of Experience
180+ Articles Written
4.1M+ 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.” Kimberly's work also appears at NerdWallet Canada.
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