Jessica Merritt

Contributing Writer

10years covering personal finance

2+ articles on LendingTree

Certified Financial Education Instructor℠ (CFEI®)

Education
  • Bachelor of Arts, University of Houston

Jessica Merritt is a seasoned writer and editor with nearly 10 years of experience covering personal finance.

A Certified Financial Education Instructor℠ (CFEI®), she focuses on empowering consumers and small-business owners with practical, accessible insights on credit cards, loans, and banking. As a contributor to U.S. News, Upgraded Points, and CNN Underscored, Merritt delivers financial advice readers can understand, trust, and confidently put into action.