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Elizabeth Smith

Elizabeth Smith

EXPERTISE
  • Travel Insurance
  • Travel Perks & Points
  • Credit cards
  • Personal finance
  • Science & engineering
EDUCATION
B.S., Scientific and Technical Communication
Author's Bio

Elizabeth Smith is an experienced travel and finance writer who specializes in topics including credit cards, travel insurance, and personal finance. Travel insurance, in particular, has both professional and personal significance for Smith. She’s traveled to 73 countries, and has extensive experience choosing and using various policies — she understands how valuable the right plan can be in an emergency, and loves to help readers find the perfect fit.

Smith comes to the world of finance from a scientific and technical background. She spent more than 10 years writing about engineering, science, and technology for universities and private companies. When she’s not writing or traveling, Smith can usually be found hiking or Nordic skiing.

Highlights
  • Regular contributor to travel and personal finance publications
  • Extensive firsthand experience with travel insurance and rewards credit cards
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