Kristy Snyder
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MSN,
Forbes,
Forbes Advisor Canada,
Aol,
Newsweek,
Newsweek Vault,
Yahoo Finance,
Fortune
and
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Personal finance, real estate, small business, health and wellness
Staff writer @ Forbes Advisor
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Kristy Snyder’s Biography
Read Full Bio →Kristy Snyder brings the perfect blend of knowledge and engaging writing to the world of small business and personal finance. As a successful freelance writer and editor, she’s managed her own small business for over a decade. Her goal is to use what she’s learned to help educate others on navigating the industry.
Kristy began her career on the freelance grind, working as an editor for major financial publications like Bankrate, The Simple Dollar, NextAdvisor and more. She eventually settled in…
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Interview
See all 9 answers →What was your first job as a journalist?
I wrote for my college newspaper, The Campus! Then interned with WPXI and a local magazine. First paid job was reporting for a local Patch.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, but just when messing around to type nonsense. I've never written anything serious on one.
How is social media changing news?
It's kind of making the traditional journalist irrelevant? Ordinary people can now report on stuff and go viral.