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
If you never seem to have enough money to save, maybe it's time to shake things up. Here's how reverse budgeting works.
There is so much to look forward to this holiday season. Here’s how to enjoy the cheer without financial fear.
If your credit needs some love, look for mistakes on your credit reports. Check out more of our simple tips here.
The right kind of debt at the right time could help you create a brighter financial future. Here’s how.
Thinking about a HELOC? Here’s how you could use this tool to improve your financial life.