Lauren Ward

• Seasoned writer covering personal finance for 10 years
• Mortgage and real estate expert
• Passionate about simplifying complex financial topics to help people make smart decisions

Expertise

Mortgages, wealth management, student loans, credit and debt, small business lending, real estate

Personal finance experience

Lauren Ward has been a personal finance writer since 2012. Her work has been featured in Time, This Old House, Money Under 30, The Balance, and more.

Previous experience

Prior to becoming a writer, Lauren worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and in non-profit fundraising.

Education

Lauren earned a bachelor’s degree in Japanese Language from Georgetown University in Washington, DC.

Featured articles:

• When is long-term investing a winning strategy? — Money Under 30
• Why You Need an Estate Plan When You’re Young — The Balance
• Home Remodeling Through Refinancing — This Old House