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Holly Jennings

Holly Jennings

Holly Jennings is an editor and updates writer at Finder, working with writers across all niches to deliver quality content to readers. She’s edited hundreds of financial articles ranging from credit cards to investments. With empathy at heart, she especially enjoys content that breaks down complex financial situations into easy-to-understand information. Prior to her role at Finder, she collaborated with dozens of small businesses to maximize the reach and impact of their blog posts, website copy and other content. In her spare time, she is an award-winning author for Penguin Random House, writing about virtual reality worlds, magical girls and lasers that go pew-pew.

Expertise

  • Editing for tone and empathy
  • Fact-checking for accuracy
  • Personal finance
  • Establishing new credit

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in psychology | University of Ottawa | 2004–2008

Industry insights from Holly Jennings

We asked Holly to flex her expertise by answering some questions about how Finder approaches editorial independence and advocates for its readers.

How do you ensure that all Finder’s articles carry its brand voice?

As an author, I’m all about voice. It’s what changes plain, boring text that can feel like a lecture into a conversation with a friend. With the topics we cover and facts we need to get right, it can be difficult not to slip into industry jargon. So it’s important to remember it’s all about the person at the other end of the article. They want to learn while feeling they’re a part of the conversation. A big key to accomplishing this is to really know your topic to the point where you’re having fun with it. The reader will feel that on the page.

How do you break down complex financial topics for easy consumption?

I come from a background of writing and editing science fiction, which might sound like it doesn’t relate at all. But in sci-fi, you need to train your brain to look at the writing objectively and ask yourself, “If I wasn’t the one creating this new technology or alien species or whatever, would I understand the context by what’s on the page?” It’s the same with financial topics. You want the reader to feel like they understand it without talking down to them or beating them over the head with it.

Latest articles by Holly Jennings

15 articles written by this author

Electricity rates in New Hampshire

Save on your electric bill by shopping around in the Granite State.

Holly Jennings 15 November 2022
Electricity rates in New Hampshire

Compare rates for Maryland for electricity

Shop and compare the lower energy rates from 200 energy suppliers.

Holly Jennings 15 November 2022
Compare rates for Maryland for electricity

How to understand your energy bill

Learn how to read your energy bill and maximize your potential savings.

Holly Jennings 15 November 2022
How to understand your energy bill

How to help the people of Ukraine today

If you’d like to help, here’s a verified list of organizations accepting donations, plus other ways you can provide support.

Holly Jennings 25 February 2022
How to help the people of Ukraine today

Best Black Friday travel deals available right now

With these Black Friday sales from top travel providers, book your getaway now and save up to 75% off.

Holly Jennings 27 November 2020
Best Black Friday travel deals available right now

How to short a stock

Learn the basics of short selling to profit when prices are down.

Kliment Dukovski & Holly Jennings 5 September 2019
How to short a stock

Reliant Funding small business loans review

Though fast, it's not up front about rates and fees.

Anna Serio & Holly Jennings 23 August 2019
Reliant Funding small business loans review

Lendistry business loans review

This CDFI offers term loans up to $1 million for a wide range of industries.

Holly Jennings 14 September 2018
Lendistry business loans review

Policygenius life insurance review 2023

Compare policies and rates from 12+ companies on this well-reviewed insurance marketplace.

Rhys Subitch & Holly Jennings 18 May 2018
Policygenius life insurance review 2023

Can a lower credit limit hurt your credit score?

When your credit limit is lowered, your credit utilization ratio goes up and your credit score generally goes down.

Holly Jennings 3 May 2018
Can a lower credit limit hurt your credit score?
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