Drew Waterstreet is a freelance writer who writes about car insurance as well as taxes and financial strategies, simplifying complex topics to make them more accessible and understandable for readers. He also has experience writing about philosophical concepts and business lessons. More often than not, you’ll find him at a local concert venue in the Twin Cities metro checking out bands across a multitude of genres, from bluegrass to heavy metal.

R.E. Hawley is a senior writer for Bankrate. Prior to joining Bankrate’s insurance editorial team in 2024, they worked as senior writer for a popular car ownership and insurance comparison app, leading a team of over a dozen writers in creating customer-focused financial advice content on topics ranging from insurance to vehicle reliability and auto loan refinance. R.E. holds a personal lines insurance license.

Ashlyn Brooks is a finance writer with more than half a decade of experience, known for her knowledge in areas such as taxes, insurance, investing, retirement, finance news, and banking products.