Robin Hartill, CFP®, is a veteran personal finance writer and editor whose work frequently appears in various national publications. She wrote the syndicated “Dear Penny” personal finance advice column for over four years. She is based in St. Petersburg, Florida, and frequently writes about life insurance, Social Security, retirement, banking, and credit cards.

Financial Areas of Expertise

Credit Cards, Banks, Brokers, Insurances, Personal Loans, Investing, Retirement, Personal Finance

Featured in Renowned Media Publications

NerdWallet, The Motley Fool, Investopedia, Yahoo! Finance, The Penny Hoarder, USA Today, Tampa Bay Times, Las Vegas Review-Journal

Professional Accomplishments

• Writing The Penny Hoarder's "Dear Penny" personal finance advice column and hearing back from letter writers who said my advice made a difference in their lives.
• Earning the Certified Financial Planner™ designation.
• Launching a side hustle and paying off $12,000 of debt in 12 weeks.
• Receiving the 2023 MMI Financial Literacy and Education Communities (FLEC) Award for national excellence in consumer journalism.

Professional Affiliations

• Certified Financial Planner, CFP®

Education

• University of Florida, B.A., English