Lauren Ward

Lauren is a personal finance writer with over a decade of experience helping readers make informed money decisions. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Japanese from Georgetown University.

In addition to writing for Crediful, her work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, CBS News, Money Under 30, and The Balance. Before her writing career, Lauren worked in community outreach at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and in non-profit fundraising. She lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains with her husband and three kids.