Lora Shinn is a freelance writer with more than a decade of experience writing about health and personal finance, and has written for outlets such as Prevention, Healthline, The Paper Gown, and The Balance. Topics covered have ranged from medical clowning to creating a healthier home.  Lora’s website contains more of her freelance health and personal finance content. Lora holds a master’s degree in library and information science from the University of Washington.