Julie Ryan Evans
Contributing Writer
10years covering personal finance
36+ articles on LendingTree
Specialties
Personal finance
Real estate
Investing
Small business
Education
Master of Arts, Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Arts, University of Nebraska
Julie Ryan Evans is a seasoned freelance writer and editor who has been contributing to LendingTree since 2018. Her work focuses on a wide range of personal finance topics — including credit, investing, debt management and real estate — with a goal of helping educate consumers so they can make the wisest decisions with their money. She also enjoys breaking down many of LendingTree's studies that delve into insurance, spending habits, cost of living and other consumer trends.
In addition to LendingTree, Julie’s byline appears in top-tier publications including USA Today, Time, Realtor.com, Debt.com and Dictionary.com.
Julie began her career in high-level communications, working as a press secretary to a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and as a communications specialist at Microsoft. She has also held senior editorial roles at major lifestyle platforms, including CafeMom and SheKnows.
Julie’s thoughts on budgeting
A little discipline goes a long way when it comes to personal finances. There are almost always ways to tighten your budget and save if you really dig into your spending. It may mean not giving into every whim, but the long-term rewards almost always outweigh short-term indulgences — and you probably won’t even miss that latte/pair of shoes/trendy gadget/pick-your-vice anyway. The best saving strategies are those you set and forget — automated, consistent and easy."
