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Lindsay VanSomeren is a freelance writer living in Kirkland, Washington. She has been a professional dogsled racer, a wildlife researcher, and a participant in the National Spelling Bee. She writes for websites such as Forbes Advisor, LendingTree, The Balance, and more. In her spare time she enjoys fitness, craft beer, reading, and outdoor adventures.
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