Danielle Letenyei
WriterLocation: Madison, Wis., USA Education: California Polytechnic University, San Luis ObispoAfter years of working as a reporter and editor for weekly and daily newspapers, Danielle enjoys delving into the world of personal finance to help Market Realist readers with budgeting, credit health, insurance, and investing.
She has been with the Market Realist team since 2021. When she’s not writing or researching the latest in financial news, she spends her time kayaking, biking, hiking, or just kicking back with a glass of wine. Since her children are grown and gone, she now just lives with her dog, Fozzie, and cat, Lenny.
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