A Trusted Friend in a Complicated World

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Marisa Hillman

location-pin Oxford, Connecticut

School: Hofstra University

Expertise: products & lifestyle, money & finances, travel

Marisa Hillman

  • Written for WE TV, PopSugar, U.S. News & World Report, Gourmet Insider
  • Certified Literacy Specialist and former teacher

Experience

Marisa is a personal finance, travel and retail expert dedicated to helping readers find solutions that will help them live their best lives. She'll also help you figure out where to book your next family vacation, the art of meal planning and how to do life on a budget. She lives on the East Coast with her husband, four young children and a yellow lab that wasn't cut out for life as a police officer.

Education

Stony Brook University
BA, English Language and Literature/Letters
Hofstra University
MEd, Literacy

Articles

Vuori Review: This Luxe Activewear Brand Reigns Supreme

I've tried countless activewear brands and Vuori is the only one I'll spend my hard-earned money on.

Quince Review: Luxe Goods at Low Prices

After months of editor testing, our radically honest Quince review will help you plan your next shopping spree.

Cozy Earth Review: Is This Luxe Brand Worth the Splurge?

From bath towels to bedding, we've tested dozens of items from Cozy Earth. Here are the products we would buy over and over again.