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Helping millions of Americans one decision at a time.
Editors
Alexa Serrano Cruz, CAMS, Senior Editor, Personal Finance
It's never too late to start building healthy financial habits and start saving. When building a savings plan, there's no amount that's too small to save. And remember: Don't focus on how much you think you should save, but rather on what you can save.Check out Alexa's articles
Megan B. Shepherd, Editor, Loans
My passion lies in cutting through industry jargon, confusing formulas and an ever-changing financial landscape to help people find the companies, loans or policies that can actually help.Check out Megan B.'s articles
Matt Miczulski, Editor, Investments
Whatever the amount, putting the money you save to work in reliable investments is critical for building wealth and an important component of any financial plan. At Finder, I'm in the unique position to help readers better understand their options for achieving their investment goals — and it's a job I take seriously and do with pride.Check out Matt's articles
Richard Laycock, Senior content marketing manager & insights editor
Data is a compelling storyteller.Check out Richard's articles
Holly Jennings, Editor
Working at Finder has been the best experience, because the staff here is truly passionate about what they do — helping you to make better financial decisions.Check out Holly's articles
Writers
Bethany Hickey, Writer, Banking and Loans
I'm a firm believer that most of the world's problems can be solved with education.Check out Bethany's articles
Contributors
Kat Aoki, Writer
I aim to provide honest, unbiased reviews of various financial companies and their products so readers can make more informed decisions with their hard-earned money.Check out Kat's articles
Lacey Stark, Contributor
Always do your research before committing to a plan of action. And take a walk with your dog every day.Check out Lacey's articles
Dhara Singh, Writer
I believe in empowering tomorrow's generation by giving them access to financial education today and breaking through complicated jargon. Everyone should have access to personal finance knowledge that helps them build a better life for generations to come regardless of their cultural, ethnic, religious or socio-economic background.Check out Dhara's articles
Javier Simon, Writer
Achieving financial wellness can be a challenging goal. But it can be done with the right knowledge and discipline.Check out Javier's articles
Kimberly Ellis, Writer
We strive to arm consumers with real knowledge so that they can make powerful, educated decisions about their finances. I love being part of a team that's committed to thorough investigation and unbiased reporting — because we're shoppers too.Check out Kimberly's articles
Cassidy Horton, Writer
The best bank accounts have low fees, high APYs and the tools you need to stay in control of your money.Check out Cassidy's articles
Publishers
Michael Bowley, Head of Publishing
If you're gonna buy it, buy the best version of it.Check out Michael's articles
Gabrielle Pastorek, Publisher, Banking
Making financial decisions is a task on its own. I love that I can find ways to make it easier for readers to find what they're looking for quickly, and present our top-quality content in a way that's easy to navigate, so you can spend less time researching and more time living life!Check out Gabrielle's articles
Mike Rheaume, Publisher, Loans
Finder sifts through all the good (and bad) out there and brings you the best options to fit your situation and needs. I believe we are able to help readers do more with their hard-earned money. Let us do the time-consuming research and analysis for you.Check out Mike's articles
Media partnerships
Laura Adams, Money Expert and Spokesperson
My mission is to empower consumers to live healthy and rich lives by making the most of what they have, planning for the future, and making smart money decisions every day.Check out Laura's articles
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