Meet our writers! Every writer below publishes multiple times each month, usually around topics specific to their expertise. Read more about them below, and follow the links to articles they’ve written around the subjects they write about most.
Nick Cesare
Nick Cesare is a Boise, Idaho native who loves rock climbing in the Idaho mountains and cooking healthy meals. When it comes to finances, Nick is particularly interested in how to afford healthcare while on a budget. The rising cost of care and stagnant wages have put people from many different walks of life into difficult situations, so Nick is committed to finding ways forward for people planning and paying for expensive medical treatments.
Daniel Bagley
Daniel Bagley is a musician, writer, dog fanatic, and Certified Pyschosocial Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) from Boise, ID. As a former case worker and social worker who helped clients improve their life skills by sorting out their finances, Daniel strives to provide the type of financial advice anyone can use on a daily basis. When he’s not writing, you can find him playing music or hiking the hills with his dog.
Madison Baker
Madison Baker is a writer currently based in Boise, Idaho who is passionate about two things: her goofy Labrador mix and personal finance. She particularly enjoys writing about banking basics and ways to improve your credit score. When not contributing to Fiscal Tiger, Madison can be found listening to true crime podcasts, camping with her pooch, or perfecting her chocolate chip cookie recipe.
Desmond Rhodes
Desmond is a utility man who resides in Boise, Idaho. He’s a musician, human rights advocator, and writer. When he’s not having his shoes chewed on by his newly acquired Husky, you can find him reading up on personal growth and financial literacy. Desmond believes everyone should should have the ability to succeed which is heavily influenced by making informed financial decisions.
Benjamin Cornell
An adventurer, writer, musician, outdoor advocate and dog enthusiast. Ben Cornell can be found at the dog park, at a local brewery, or at the soccer pitch. Ben strives to provide relevant and accurate information in a digestible manner that will hopefully make someone else’s day just a little bit simpler.
Amy Lyons
Amy is a writer currently based in Boise, Idaho. Among her many adventures she has lived off grid in the back country, and rafted the middle fork of the Salmon. When she isn’t out exploring the wild, she is discovering books and online content. She hopes her passion for writing about debt and personal finance helps others find the financial freedom to pursue adventures of their own.
Natalie Thomas
Natalie Thomas is a writer based in Boise, Idaho. In her free-time she likes to read, write, and get into arguments with her cats. She is particularly interested in writing about the poverty cycle, and enjoys educating the general public about this problem, as well as providing helpful information for those who are trapped in it.
