Education

Northern Illinois University, DePaul University

Expertise

Student loans

Summary

  • 7+ years of experience as a personal finance writer and subject matter expert, 15+ years of financial industry experience 
  • Experience writing for several digital publications covering 529 plans, student loans, budgeting, investing, tax planning and insurance
  • Currently editor-in-chief of Savingforcollege.com

Experience

Kathryn is a personal finance writer and editor, and a subject matter expert on 529 plans. Since 2014, she has created a variety of content to help families and financial professionals understand the best ways to save for education. She has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Fortune and other well-known media outlets. She has also written for several digital publications covering student loans, budgeting, investing, tax planning and insurance. 

Before pursuing a career as a writer, Kathryn worked as a marketing communications manager in the asset management industry. 

Education

Kathryn received her bachelor's in marketing from Northern Illinois University and her MBA from DePaul University.

Quote from Kathryn Flynn

"I enjoy writing about personal finance because I believe it can truly make a difference. I write with the intention of helping people make informed decisions and improving financial literacy."