About the expert

Shannon is a content marketing manager with PolicyMe. She has over a decade of experience writing and editing personal finance content for Canadians. Previously, she was a writer, editor and spokesperson for NerdWallet and Finder. Shannon has appeared as a financial expert on CP24, Global News and the CBC. She has also been quoted in numerous publications, including Bloomberg, the Financial Post, the Globe and Mail and Yahoo! Finance. 

Years of experience

11

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Expertise

  • Health and dental insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Personal finance

Education

Honours Bachelor of Arts, Professional Writing and Communication, University of Toronto Mississauga

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Credentials

Certified Educator in Personal Finance (CEPF)

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