Author
Dana George
Dana studied business, all the while knowing that she wanted to be a writer. She worked for several Fortune 500 companies, writing advertising and copy, and moved into news reporting full-time in 1999.
Dana reported on business and finance for The Jackson Citizen Patriot and Traverse City Record-Eagle in Michigan, as well as The San Jose Mercury News, Oakland Tribune, East Bay Times, and San Francisco Gate in California.
Areas of financial expertise
Debt management
Insurance
Brokerages
Personal finance
Real estate
Small business
Retirement planning
Taxes
Education
BA Business Management, Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, Michigan
Title
Senior Financial Writer
You should know
Dana has been asking questions her entire life, to the point of irritating those around her. Fortunately, asking questions has paid off in terms of her career and the depth of her reporting. She can’t let an article go to print unless it’s been checked, rechecked, and verified for good measure.
Dana George articles
The best way to make change is a little at a time. Here's how small tweaks could turn your finances around.
Need a little more time to pay a bill that’s coming up? A grace period might offer a safety net. Here’s how it works.
On edge because your home needs some TLC? Don’t worry. Here are five ways you can pay for home repairs.
A 20-year home equity loan: The sweet spot between ambitious dreams and affordable payments.
Part of preparing a child for adulthood involves having the “money talk.” here’s how to accomplish the talk drama-free.