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Jackie Lam

Jackie Lam

Contributing Researcher

About the Author

Jackie Lam is a freelance writer with experience covering small business, insurance, budgeting and personal finance. She is an accredited financial coach (AFC) and helps professionals improve their relationship with money. 

Previous Writing

  • https://time.com/nextadvisor/investing/brokerage-reviews/charles-schwab-review/
  • https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/credit-cards/cash-advances-how-they-work-and-what-they-cost/

Awards or Honors

  • Financial Literacy and Education in Communities’ National Excellence Award.
  • Plutus Award for Best Freelancer in Personal Finance Media, Financial Literacy and Education.
  • FEM Magazine Editorial Excellence Award.

Education

  • B.A. in anthropology from the University of California, Los Angeles.
  • Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education, accredited financial counselor.
  • The University of San Diego, certification in copyediting.

Expertise

  • Insurance and personal finance.

Associations

  • Salon.com, BuzzFeed, U.S. World & News Report, Time, Forbes, Refinery29, Money Management International.

Articles by Jackie Lam

Sep 06, 2023
What to do if you hit a parked car or your parked car is hit
Mar 31, 2023
What are the reasons a life insurance policy won't pay out?
Feb 28, 2023
Car insurance for high-risk drivers: A complete guide
Apr 14, 2023
Can you get life insurance on anyone?