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Melissa Brock

Melissa currently works as a freelance writer and part-time financial editor covering higher education, investing, personal finance, mortgages, college savings, insurance and more. She developed her website, www.collegemoneytips.com, to help families navigate the college journey. She also writes SEO-driven blog-style copy for independent educational (college) consultants.

Education & Credentials

Melissa graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts in communication studies with minors in psychology and Spanish from Central College.

Expertise

Higher education, investing, personal finance, mortgages, college savings, insurance, SEO writing

Experience

Melissa currently works as a freelance writer and part-time financial editor covering higher education, investing, personal finance, mortgages, college savings, insurance and more. She developed her website, College Money Tips, to help families navigate the college journey. She also writes SEO-driven blog copy for independent educational (college) consultants.

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Blogs By Melissa Brock

9 Best Accounting Software for Mac of 2023

9 Best Accounting Software for Mac of 2023

As a business owner, you likely want to run your business rather than spend all your time on accounting. However, accounting is a necessity. You may wonder whether you'll find Mac-compatible options when you have a Mac.  However, as with most things, it depends...

38 Key Accounting Terms Every Business Owner Should Know

38 Key Accounting Terms Every Business Owner Should Know

Business success involves having lot of business know-how at the very beginning of your business (though you'll learn a lot on the job!). Why not check out some accounting terms you should know? While business accounting terms may not seem like they should be the...

What Is General Liability Insurance? All You Need to Know 

What Is General Liability Insurance? All You Need to Know 

General liability insurance, also known as business liability insurance, offers general insurance protection for small businesses of all types. Many responsible business owners ask the questions, "What is general liability business insurance?" and "What does general...

What Is Public Liability Insurance? All You Need to Know 

What Is Public Liability Insurance? All You Need to Know 

If you are a business owner or an individual who interacts with members of the public, it is important to understand what public liability insurance is and how it can protect you from financial loss in the event of an accident or injury. When the general public files...

8 Reasons Why You Need Small Business Insurance  

8 Reasons Why You Need Small Business Insurance  

You instinctively know that insurance exists to protect you. For example, you protect yourself with life insurance if the unthinkable happens — that you die before your kids grow up and move out of the house. Or homeowners insurance, which protects you if lightning...