Specialists

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Get to know our thought leaders and experienced pros.

Get to know our thought leaders and experienced pros.

  • Kimberly Palmer

    Personal Finance Expert
    Experience: AARP, US News & World Report, Wall Street Journal
    Education: BA in History, Amherst College and Masters in Public Policy & Economics, The University of Chicago
    Specialties: Budgeting, banking, family finances, money savings strategies, ways to maximize your credit card rewards, how to boost your credit score, as well as checking accounts, savings accounts, CDs and money market accounts
    Featured in: Today Show, NBC Nightly News, Real Simple

  • Arielle O'Shea

    Investing and Retirement Specialist; Banking Specialist
    Experience: Investing and retirement + banking
    Education: BA in English, Shepherd University
    Specialties: Retirement, 401(k)s, IRAs, investing for beginners, how to purchase investments, robo-advisors, checking accounts, savings accounts, CDs and money market accounts
    Featured in: The New York Times, Money, Men's Health, The Washington Post

  • Holden Lewis

    Home and mortgage expert
    Experience: Bankrate, Toledo Blade, Associated Press
    Specialties: Types of mortgages, mortgage rates, trends in the housing market, home buying and selling strategies and home renovations
    Featured in: MONEY, CNBC, Forbes, Realtor Magazine

  • Courtney Jespersen

    Consumer savings expert
    Specialties: Talk to me about: How to save money on your purchases, how to look for the best deals, retail trends and how to save more money.
    Featured in: Business Insider, Consumer Reports, Reader's Digest

  • Anna Helhoski

    Student loans expert
    Specialties: All things college including, student loans, FAFSA, and scholarships.
    Featured in: NBC

  • Sara Rathner

    Credit cards and personal loans expert; Travel expert
    Experience: Credit and debt
    Specialties: All things credit cards, personal loans, points/miles programs and general travel tips.
    Featured in: Time, NBC News, Good Morning America, Afar

  • Elizabeth Renter

    Data Analyst
    Experience: Home Buyer Report
    Specialties: Data and trends related to personal finance
    Featured in: Yahoo Finance, Forbes