Summary

• Contract writer and editor for Investopedia, covering insurance, banking, credit cards, and more
• 15 years of experience in personal finance
• Has written dozens of articles for CNN Money, US News and World Report, Bankrate, LendingTree, Investopedia, and The Seattle Times

Experience

Lora Shinn writes and edits for Investopedia, decoding insurance, banking products, and other personal finance topics so we can all understand th🌳em. Her experience with insurance topics spans Medicare, health insurance, auto insurance, life insurance, home insurance, and pet insurance.

Lora began writing about personal finance topics in 2008. She wrote scores of articles covering various topics, from money-saving travel tips to renovations that can increase home values. In 2019, she pivoted to taking on more insurance-related assignments and edits, tackling topics such as risk management, premiums, and deductibles.

You can find her personal finance journalism at other outlets such as US News and World Report, CNN Money, Bankrate, Redbook magazine, LendingTree, and The♓ Seattle Times.

Education

Lora has a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from the University of Wa♈shington.