Jackie is a seasoned personal finance writer and is based in Los Angeles. She is an accredited AFC® financial counselor. Jackie is passionate about helping artists, freelancers and gig economy workers with their finances. She has in-depth experience writing about budgeting, investing, frugality and money and relationships, and loves finding interesting stories that revolve around money.
She has participated in panels exploring personal finance and freelance writing, and has presented workshops on how freelancers and artists can develop a positive relationship with their money and build values-based businesses.
In her spare time she enjoys volunteering, water aerobics, sticker collecting, being in nature and learning the drums. You can connect with her on Instagram or Twitter.
Expertise
- Insurance
- Banking
- Budgeting
- Money management for freelancers and artists
- Small business
Achievements
- Over 10 years of experience as a personal finance writer
- AFC® financial coach and educator
- Contributor to publications such as CNET, Forbes Advisor and Business Insider
Other Publications
- Personal finance tips financial planner immigrant parent estate planning 2023 11
- When Is the Right Time to Sell Your Home?
Education
University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., Anthropology)
University of California, Los Angeles (Certification in Copyediting)
Honors and Awards
- Money Management International’s Financial Literacy and Education in Communities (FLEC) Award (2022)
- Plutus Awards recipient for Best Freelancer in Personal Finance Media (2022)
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State Farm Business Insurance Review
State Farm offers small business insurance to more than 300 types of professions, including business owners policies, workers’ compensation and commercial auto. You can take a quick quiz at the State Farm website to find out what coverage types are...
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Thimble Business Insurance Review
Thimble offers multiple types of small business insurance geared towards professions such as contractors, freelancers, handymen, fitness professionals, pet sitters, restaurants and retail. It offers online quotes and the ability to buy online and download a certificate of insurance within...
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Massage Therapist Insurance: Coverage & Costs
If you're a massage therapist, you're likely used to dealing with business challenges from time to time, even as you help others find their inner Zen. But you can’t predict the future. Damage to your business equipment and injuries to...
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Sole Proprietor Business Insurance: Coverage & Costs
As a sole proprietor, you may face unforeseen events while running your business that could jeopardize your financial security. For instance, you could be sued because you made a mistake that resulted in harm to a client’s reputation, or a...
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What Is Bond Insurance?
If your small business involves contracts with clients, you may be required to have a surety bond, which protects your client for if you do shoddy work. A surety bond can also cover fraud and allegations of theft committed by...
