Katie Reilly Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Location: New York, NY Expertise: Investing, Trading, Education, Financial literacy Former Editor of Trading and Investing at InvestopediaEdits and updates Investopedia’s educational content with the most current informationHas a decade of journalism experience, previously covering national news and education as a reporter Experience Katie Reilly has a decade of journalism experience covering national news and education, including student loans and student debt policy, financial literacy initiatives, the business of childcare, and college affordability. She brought this expertise to Investopedia, where she served as a full-time editor focusing on writing and editing content about investing and trading, and updating articles on the site with the most current information. Before joining Investopedia, Katie was a staff writer at TIME and wrote for Reuters, Pew Research Center, and The News & Observer in Raleigh, North Carolina.In her role at Investopedia, she aimed to explain complex issues thoughtfully and clearly to help readers make informed financial decisions. When she's not editing, Katie serves as a mentor to young writers through Girls Write Now, a nonprofit in New York City. Education Katie earned a bachelor's in English and political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she also minored in business journalism. About Investopedia Investopedia, a People Inc. brand, helps you understand the world of finance. Our team of expert writers and editors have extensive qualifications in the topics they cover, and many of them have MBAs, PhDs, CFPs, and other advanced degrees and professional certifications. We require our writers to use primary sources in their articles, which are also approved by our Financial Review Board and fact-checked. Learn more in our editorial policy.