Lindsay VanSomeren
Featured Contributor
Lindsay is a personal finance expert and writer based in Washington state. After graduating with two degrees in Wildlife Biology and Conservation, Lindsay found herself underemployed and $100,000 in debt.
She has since learned how to manage money wisely and uses her experience to help others make smart financial decisions. Today, her work appears on sites like Business Insider, Credit Karma, The Balance, Value Penguin, Magnify Money, and more.
In her spare time, Lindsay enjoys hiking, reading, homebrewing, travel hacking, and sharing her personal experience on her own blog, GoScienceFinance.com.
To learn more, connect with Lindsay on LinkedIn.
13 Sites Like Craigslist to Buy and Sell Used Items
You can make a quick buck by selling your unwanted items on Craigslist, but there are a lot of reasons why you might want to avoid the platform. Maybe you prefer a more modern-looking site, you’re tired of no-shows, or you just don’t want to meet anyone in person. In some cases, you can earn…
4 Best Micro Investing Apps for Beginner Investors
Think about the last time you heard the stock market mentioned on the news. How was it presented? Here’s what I’ve seen – just this morning – as I’m writing this: “Stocks are [UP or DOWN] on [FEARS or HOPE] of [INSERT EVENT].” Example: “Stocks down on fear that the housing bubble may be ready…
12 Best Places to Sell DVDs for Cash
If you need to make money, one of the easiest ways to do so is by selling CDs and movies you no longer use. DVDs are a perfect first choice, especially if you use a streaming service like Netflix or Hulu for entertainment. Even though these digital entertainment platforms have quickly taken over, there’s still…
6 Best Places to Get a Free Credit Score Check
If you are one to periodically check your credit score for free, you know it can pay dividends in more ways than one. If you’ve never checked your credit score before, or it’s been a while since you last have, it might be time to look into it. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that one…
How to Increase Your Credit Score
Building and maintaining a respectable credit score is an important part of your financial life. With a good credit score, you can qualify for the best loans at the lowest rates, earn cash rewards with responsible credit card use, and more. But how do you actually earn a great score? If you don’t know what…
How to Create a Financial Plan in 5 Simple Steps
Chances are you have some goals you’d like to tick off in your lifetime. Maybe you want to visit three dozen countries, buy a house, retire by the time you’re 55, or start a family and send your children off to college. Chances are also good that you won’t be able to achieve those goals…
Do I Have to Pay Taxes on Bank Account Interest?
The money that you earn from your savings account is just gravy on top of what you’ve already saved. It feels like free money. That’s why it can be such a shock when you find out that yes — paying taxes on interest is something you need to do. The amount you actually owe in…
How Many Bank Accounts Should I Have? Experts Say At Least These 3
If you’ve ever asked yourself “How many bank accounts should I have?” or find it difficult to manage your money in general, you’re not alone. According to one 2017 CareerBuilder survey, nearly eight in 10 Americans currently live paycheck to paycheck.[1] An alarming trend, but one we can work together to address. Fortunately, there are…
14 Smart Ways to Save Money on Groceries
There are a few things that everyone needs to spend money on, like housing, utilities, and food. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2017 the average single American spent $3,008 on food prepared at home. The average couple? $7,500 per year.[1] That’s about $250 per month if you’re flying solo, and $625 if…