Jennifer Woods

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Location
Glen Cove, New York
School
Lehigh University, Metropolitan Institute of Design
Expertise
Personal finance, Investing, Retirement
  • Jennifer was one of the first dedicated ETF reporters, writing about new products and developments in the industry for The Dow Jones Newswires and The Wall Street Journal.
  • Jennifer authored a financial book titled "The Active Asset Allocator: How ETFs Can Supercharge Your Portfolio," which was published by Penguin Publishing Group.
  • Jennifer is especially passionate about financial education for kids with one of her favorite pieces being an article she wrote for Forbes titled "11 Financial Words All Parents Should Teach Their Kids."

Experience

Jennifer began her journalism career immediately after graduating from college, joining Dow Jones Newswires as a general assignment reporter. Over the next 15 years, she wrote for a range of leading publications, including CNBC, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and TheStreet.com, covering a range of personal finance topics, including estate planning, tax management, and investing strategies. She is skilled at reporting on market trends and translating complex financial topics into clear, engaging stories for broad audiences. She is passionate about empowering readers with trustworthy, accessible information that helps them navigate everyday financial decisions with confidence.

Education

Jennifer earned her bachelor's degree in journalism from Lehigh University. She later pursued her passion for design, earning a degree in interior design from the Metropolitan Institute of Design.

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