Athena Lent Evaluates Financial Resources for At-Risk Communities
Athena Valentine Lent discusses the heightened financial and health risks facing underpaid, unbanked, and high-risk people during the pandemic. She and Miranda Marquit consider how to find assistance without reliable internet access and how households weigh immediate financial needs against safety.
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About the Host, Miranda Marquit
Miranda Marquit, MBA, is a single mom, freelance financial writer, and nationally recognized financial expert. She’s written about childcare, teaching teens about money, and various other family finance topics. Her work on investing and student loans has appeared in numerous media outlets, including NPR, The Hill, U.S. News & World Report, Forbes Advisor, and Yahoo! Finance. She is an avid podcaster, contributing to the weekly Money podcast from Money Talks News. She also helps other freelancers learn how to make a living online with the Freelance Writer Academy . Miranda lives in Idaho with her teenage son, where they enjoy travel, the outdoors, and playing board games.