About the Author
Lindsay VanSomeren is a freelance personal finance writer living in Suquamish, WA. Her work has appeared with FICO, Credit Karma, Investopedia, Forbes, and more. She’s lived an adventurous life training Iditarod sled dogs, raising wild caribou calves, and growing food and catching fish for her family. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, learning languages, crafting, and helping others achieve their dreams.