Jane Bryant Quinn
Jane Bryant Quinn is a renowned personal finance journalist and bestselling author, whose books and columns have reached millions of people. In her long career, Quinn has established herself as America's most reliable voice for people trying to manage their money well. She has been a frequent speaker for business, civic, and educational groups, discussing the current state of the economy and what it means for managing money. She has written for Newsweek, The Washington Post, Bloomberg, Woman's Day, and Good Housekeeping, and has appeared on PBS and CBS News. Quinn’s personal finance column appears in the AARP Bulletin, where she addresses the many issues facing those in mid- and later life, such as saving money, managing debt, planning for retirement, and investing.
Jane Bryant Quinn Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Columnist of AARP Monthly Bulletin
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Director
Academic History
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B.A., American literature
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Editorial Director, Daily Voice
Spokesperson, Fiduciary Standard
JOURNALISM CAREER
Quinn has worked extensively in television, including roles as a financial correspondent on the “CBS Morning News” and the “Evening News with Dan Rather.”
Her career includes one of the country’s most successful newspaper columns, published twice-weekly and syndicated by The Washington Post Writers Group to more than 250 newspapers.
She wrote a biweekly column for Newsweek magazine for 30 years, a biweekly column for Bloomberg.com and CBS MoneyWatch.com, and long-running monthly columns for Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping and AARP Monthly Bulletin.
BOOKS
Her book, “How to Make Your Money Last” has become one of the country’s top-selling retirement books.
“Making the Most of Your Money,” is a comprehensive guide to personal finance, named by Consumers Union as the best personal finance book on the market.
She is also the author of Smart and Simple Financial Strategies for Busy People, her personal list of the best, low-cost strategies for saving more money.
RECOGNITIONS
Emmy Award Winner
Gerald Loeb Award
Forbes 50 Over 50 - Investment
Janus Award for Excellence in Television Reporting
National Press Club Award for Consumer Journalism
World Almanac's 25 Most Influential Women in the United States
John Hancock Award for Excellence in Business and Financial Journalism
ICI-American University Journalism Award for Excellence in Personal Finance Reporting
Consumer Federation of America for Outstanding Consumer Media Service