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Kristin Myers
Highlights
- Editor-in-Chief of The Balance
- Former Yahoo Finance reporter, anchor, and host
- Award-winning journalist, who helped launch Al Jazeera America
- Has worked with Bloomberg News, MSNBC, and others, in the U.S. and abroad
Experience
Kristin Myers is an award-winning journalist, producer, and Editor-in-Chief of The Balance.
Before joining The Balance, Kristin was a senior writer at Yahoo Finance and anchor of Yahoo Finance Live. She hosted Yahoo Finance Live daily, and was one of the creators and hosts of “A Time for Change,” a weekly program that explores race, diversity, and inclusion in the world of business, finance, and politics.
Earlier in her career, Kristin helped launch Al Jazeera America, where she produced high-profile guest segments and was part of field teams for special coverage, including the riots in Ferguson, and the funeral of Nelson Mandela in South Africa.
She has also worked with other news organizations including Bloomberg News, MSNBC, and others, in the U.S. and abroad.
As the Editor-in-Chief of The Balance, Kristin plays a key role in leading and shaping the publication's high-quality service journalism for The Balance's millions of readers.
Education
Kristin holds a master of arts in international journalism from Cardiff University, and a bachelor of arts in English from the University of Pennsylvania.
Latest From Kristin Myers
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How Much Should I Save for an Emergency?
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My Investments Are Losing Money. What Should I Do?
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How Can I Enjoy the Money I Earn Without Overspending?
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Which Should I Pay Off First: My Debt or Personal Loan?
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I Don’t Want To Pay Interest on My Student Loan. How Do I Avoid It?
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How Racism, Housing Segregation Has Denied Black Americans Wealth
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How Can I Earn Passive Income To Pay My Mortgage?
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Should You Pay Equal Rent When Your Partner Earns More Money?
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I Got a New Job. Now What?
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Higher-Priced Basics Eat 70% of Social Security Checks
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Should I Buy a House in a Seller’s Market?
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How to Prepare Your Wallet for Inflation
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21% of Minimum Wage Earnings Guzzled by Gas Prices
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I Haven’t Saved Enough for My Retirement. What Do I Do Now?
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76% of The Balance Readers Cut Back as Inflation Bites
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Can I Use a Retirement Account To Pay for College?