Terri Williams Terri Williams has over 10 years of experience covering student loans, mortgages, real estate, budgeting, home improvement, business, and product reviews. Highlights: * Expert in mortgages, real estate, home buying, home selling, budgeting, insurance, and other personal finance topics * Writing is published in Investopedia, The Balance, The Economist, TIME, Architectural Digest, Realtor.com, Bob Vila, Popular Science, CNN Underscored, and more * Business and technology bylines at The Economist, Amerian Bar Association Journal, and Verizon About Real Simple Real Simple, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning, trusted online resource for for smart, authentic solutions to simplify your life. We reach 11 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact-checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.