Crystal, a licensed attorney in California, has been writing for GOBankingRates since 2022. She is a proud mom to two young boys and currently sits on the board of a non-profit organization.
Education
J.D. in Law, Pacific Coast University
B.A. in Political Science, Coe College
Expertise in
- Banking
- News & Events
- Saving & Spending
- Credit Cards
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