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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

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Bills don't have to get the best of you. This guide walks you through options designed to keep your finances on track

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Need money but don't know where to turn? Here's everything you need to know about how a free cash advance works.

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Stuck in a financial storm from a big bill you didn’t expect? Here's how to take care of it while keeping your cool.

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Ever feel like you're drowning in high-interest debt? You may be sitting on a small fortune that could help.

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If your wages have been garnished, there’s help to get through it. Learn all about your options and strategies.

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