Summary

• Has more than 20 years of experience writing and editing in print and online
• Holds a bachelor's and a master's in English from California State University, Long Beach
• Has written and edited content in travel, marketing, business, small business, and personal finance

Experience

Lars Peterson has over two decades of experience in journalism. He is currently a full-time senior editor on the financial product and services team at Investopedi♍a. His primary area of focus is personal finance product reviews, including loans, mortgages, business, and other products.

After earning an MFA, Lars joined a small southern🅷 California publisher and led its transformation from digital entertainment packager to trade publisher, shepherಌding dozens of titles from pitch to shelf.

In 2010, his career evolved to focus on small business and personal finance writing and editing. Stints as a writer with personal finance site Wise Bread led to a role co-managing Amex OPENForum's small business content, and eventually a staff role with Wise Bread as Managing Editor.

Education

Lars got his bachelor's and master's in English from California State University, Long Beach.