WRITER

Lauren Ward

Contributing Writer

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Lauren Ward is a personal finance writer covering student loans, credit, investing, and more. In addition to writing for BestColleges, her work has been featured on a variety of platforms, including The Balance, Money Under 30, and Her Money. She lives in Virginia with her husband and three children.

Education

BA Japanese Studies, Georgetown University

Expertise

  • Personal finance
  • Student loans
  • Credit
  • Investing