
Stephanie Colestock is a professional writer, CFEI®, and licensed insurance agent specializing in personal finance. With over 14 years of experience, she crafts insightful and accessible content on a wide range of financial topics, including insurance, loans, credit/debt, investing, retirement planning, and banking.
Her bylines appear in top-tier publications such as TIME, Fortune, MSN, Business Insider, USA Today, Money, Fox Business, and CBS. Stephanie’s deep understanding of complex financial concepts and her ability to communicate them clearly have made her a trusted voice in the industry.
When she’s not writing, Stephanie enjoys SCUBA diving, reading a good book, and traveling the world with her family.
Bachelor’s degree in biology, minor in journalism from Baylor University (Waco, Texas)
Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI) (2024)
General Lines Agent, Property & Casualty (2025) (Texas #3369784)
14 years as a professional writer and editor
10 years covering personal finance