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Stephanie Faris

Stephanie is a professional finance writer with more than a decade of experience. Her work has been featured on a variety of top finance sites, including Money Under 30, GoBankingRates, Retirable, Sapling, and Benzinga.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis on Journalism

Expertise

Over 11 years and more than 500 finance and technology articles, I've developed an expertise in personal finance, particularly in the mortgage and insurance space. Personally, it's a topic I enjoy writing about, and the constant education that comes with the job has benefited my own finances.

Experience

In addition to 11 years as a personal finance writer, I'm also a published children's author with eight books published by Simon & Schuster and more to come.

Personal Quote

"Each day is a new day to put yourself on the right track for your future."

Blogs By Stephanie Faris

Paycor Review: Details, Pricing, & Features

Paycor Review: Details, Pricing, & Features

Recruiting and retaining employees has become the biggest HR challenge in 2023. Luckily, there's no shortage of solutions to help. In fact, there are so many platforms, it can be tough to pick one. Paycor bills itself as human capital management (HCM) software that...

Freshteam Review: Is It Right for Your Business?

Freshteam Review: Is It Right for Your Business?

In late 2022, SaaS company Freshworks launched Freshteam, a solution designed to help with HR automation. Although Freshworks has temporarily paused new signups for Freshteam.com, the solution is still in development, and existing customers continue to use it....

Zenefits Review 2023: Pricing, Features & More

Zenefits Review 2023: Pricing, Features & More

The second you hire your first employee, your business changes. You're now responsible for paying employees and submitting taxes. Zenefits helps you manage your human resources, from the initial onboarding process to performance reviews and vacation requests. This...

Cloudbeds Review: Features & Prices for 2023

Cloudbeds Review: Features & Prices for 2023

Running a hotel comes with its own set of unique challenges. If you want to reduce room vacancies without operating at a loss, you'll need a specialized set of accounting tools. Cloudbeds combines hospitality bookkeeping with business accounting to provide an...

Zoho Books Review (2023): Pricing, Plans & Features

Zoho Books Review (2023): Pricing, Plans & Features

If you already use Zoho's products, this Zoho Books review will help you decide whether to add Books to your accounting toolbox. But even if you aren't a Zoho accounting software customer, Zoho Books operates handily as a standalone product that serves all your...

Commercial Auto Insurance 101: All You Need To Know

Commercial Auto Insurance 101: All You Need To Know

Getting from Point A to Point B usually requires a vehicle, and that vehicle needs insurance. You should have protection against accidents, theft, and damage to get true peace of mind. But auto insurance doesn't stop with your personal vehicles. If you operate a car...

Bench Accounting Review: Features, Pricing & More

Bench Accounting Review: Features, Pricing & More

Running a small business means wearing multiple hats. You may find yourself managing employees one minute and marketing your new product or service the next. But one of the toughest challenges you'll face is overseeing the accounting operations for your business,...