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Brooke Nelson Alexander

School: Hendrix College

Expertise: tech, cleaning & organization, money & finances

Brooke Nelson Alexander

  • Has written more than 25 tech and cybersecurity stories for Reader's Digest
  • Published in U.S. News & World Report, D Magazine and the Arkansas Times
  • Emmy-nominated reporter
  • Member of Phi Beta Kappa

Experience

Brooke is a tech and consumer products writer covering the latest in digital trends, product reviews, security and privacy, and other news and features for Reader's Digest. She's a two-time Emmy-nominated reporter with nearly 10 years of publishing experience, and her work has been recognized by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.

Education

Hendrix College BA, International Relations

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Articles

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10 Wedding Invitation Etiquette Rules Brides and Grooms Should Follow

These essential wedding invitation etiquette rules will help you spread the word that you are getting hitched—without a hitch
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56 Almost Effortless Ways to Save Money

How to be cheap without really trying.
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6 Reasons Your Phone Is So Slow—and How to Speed It Up

Is your smartphone dragging? Find out the common reasons iPhones and Androids slow down, as well as the easy things that can give them a boost.