About Emily's expertise
Emily Guy Birken is a former educator, lifelong money nerd, and a Plutus Award-winning freelance writer who specializes in the scientific research behind irrational money behaviors. Her background in education allows her to make complex financial topics relatable and easily understood by the layperson.
Her work has appeared on The Huffington Post, Business Insider, Kiplinger's, MSN Money, and The Washington Post online.
She is the author of several books, including The 5 Years Before You Retire, End Financial Stress Now, and the brand new book Stacked: Your Super Serious Guide to Modern Money Management, written with Joe Saul-Sehy.
Emily lives in Milwaukee with her family.
Our Editorial Guidelines
Insurify’s content goes through a rigorous editing and fact-checking process that includes reviews by insurance agents, data scientists, and multiple editors with years of experience in insurance and personal finance. We vet every article and report for: accuracy, educational value, objectivity, enjoyability.
Learn more about our editorial team and editorial guidelines here
Emily's latest posts

Cost of Ford Car Insurance (2023)

How Much Does Insurance Increase After an Accident? (2023)

Best Cheap Auto Insurance in Ann Arbor, Michigan (2023)

Cheapest Auto Insurance in Georgia (2023)

Best Cheap Auto Insurance in Cleveland, Ohio (2023)

Best Cheap Auto Insurance in Minneapolis, Minnesota (2023)

Telematics Car Insurance: What to Know

Best Cheap Auto Insurance in Raleigh, North Carolina (2023)

Best Cheap Auto Insurance in High Point, North Carolina (2023)

Best Cheap Auto Insurance in Jacksonville, North Carolina (2023)

Best Cheap Auto Insurance in Charlotte, North Carolina (2023)

Can You Get Insurance with a Learner’s Permit?

Speeding Toward Trouble: States with the Most Street Racers

Best Cheap Auto Insurance in Garden City, Kansas (2023)

Crash Course: Cities with the Rudest Drivers in Each State 2023

Cheap SR-22 Insurance in Arkansas (2023)

Do You Need SR-22 Insurance in West Virginia?

Cheap SR-22 Insurance in Alaska (2023)

Car Insurance for High-Risk Drivers in Florida (2023)

Cheap SR-22 Insurance in Missouri (2023)

Lemonade Auto Insurance Review: Ratings and Quotes (2023)

What Are the Best Cars for Senior Drivers?

These 10 Car Brands Have the Most Speeding Tickets

Kentucky Homeowners Insurance Quotes (2023)

What Age Does Medicare Start and When Can You Enroll?

What You Need to Know About Student Health Insurance

Electric Car Insurance: Does it Still Cost More in 2023?

10 States with the Best Pet Healthcare

These Occupations Have the Rudest Drivers in 2022

Homeowners Insurance: Free Online Quotes (2023)

Ohio Homeowners Insurance Quotes (2023)

Whole Life Insurance: Pros, Cons, and How It Works

What Is the Affordable Care Act?

What’s a High-Deductible Health Plan and How Does It Work?
