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Jessica Martel

  • 10+ years of editorial experience.
  • CFEI certification.
  • Work has appeared on Investopedia, The Balance, and Time Stamped.

Bio and experience

Jessica Martel is a Canadian freelance finance writer, professional researcher, and Certified Financial Education Instructor. She has spent over five years specializing in financial literacy and women and money.

Her previous work includes contributing her expertise to Money Under 30, Investopedia, Soapbox: A Motley Fool Company, The Balance, and Gohenry. Jessica is currently a contributing writer at Simplii Financial, Scotiabank, Chime, Loans Canada, and Insurify.

Jessica's work has also been featured by Time Stamped, Seeking Alpha, Discover, and American Express. 

Education

Jessica has bachelor's degrees in communications and psychology, as well as a master’s degree in cognitive research psychology from the University of Calgary.