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Melanie Lockert

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Melanie Lockert is a freelance writer and editor currently living in Portland, Oregon. She is passionate about education, financial literacy and empowering people to take control of their finances. Her work has been featured on GoGirlFinance, Rockstar Finance, The Globe and Mail, and more. Melanie holds an M.A. from New York University.
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