Amanda Claypool

Amanda is a financial writer and researcher who covers financial aid, investing, cryptocurrency, and economic trends. Drawing on years of analysis across markets and technology, she helps readers understand how innovation and policy shape personal finance decisions.

A summa cum laude graduate of Syracuse University, Amanda brings an international perspective informed by experience in Washington, D.C., the Middle East, and the private sector. Her work reflects a commitment to accuracy, transparency, and practical insight—core values that guide The College Investor’s mission to make finance accessible to everyone.