Jana Lynch
Contributor
With over a decade of experience in personal finance and business content, Jana Lynch is a Senior Editor at U.S. News & World Report and formerly served as Personal Finance Editor at DollarSprout. Known for her ability to make complex financial topics accessible and actionable, she specializes in small business and B2B content, combining editorial expertise with strategic insights to create impactful resources for readers.
Her career also includes roles at The Balance, Investopedia, and ConsumerAffairs, where she led teams and developed high-quality editorial content. Jana also served as Director of Grants and Programs for The Plutus Foundation, supporting financial literacy initiatives. A career highlight includes editing Budgeting for Dummies (Wiley, 2023), a resource designed to simplify personal finance for everyday readers.
Outside of work, Jana enjoys reading, cheering on her daughter at competitions, and relaxing with her rescue pets at home in Delaware.
Education
- University of Delaware: M.A. in Urban Affairs and Public Policy
- University of Delaware: B.A. in Criminal Justice and Sociology
Media Mentions
Connect with Jana on LinkedIn to learn more or check out her latest articles on DollarSprout.
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How to Fire a Client: 6 Tips for a Polite Breakup (with Script)
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How to Take Your Business Online: 11-Step Guide
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more businesses are struggling to stay afloat. While big-box stores and well-known brands have managed to survive, it’s been particularly challenging for traditionally in-person service businesses. After all, how do you provide personal training or therapy or dog grooming online? And how do you earn money…
All Star Cheer Costs a Fortune, but I Pay for It Anyway. Here’s Why
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25 Programs to Get Free Money From the Government
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20 Safe Ways to Make Money as a Kid
Whether it’s to buy a new video game, AirPods, or just to feel like they have their own spending money, every kid wants their own cash. My 13-year-old spends a lot of time talking about jobs she’s going to have when she’s older. What she doesn’t realize is that there’s plenty of ways for her…
HealthyWage Review: Earn Up to $10,000 to Lose Weight
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you know how difficult it can be. From avoiding temptations, to having no support network, to decreasing motivation, losing weight is often a frustrating, lonely process. Not to mention how expensive it can get. What if there was a way you could find support and motivation along with…