Dan Schmidt, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Experience

Dan Schmidt has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2022.

• Professional Background: Dan Schmidt is a financial writer and technical writing specialist with a strong background in editorial content and personal finance. He has written for several major financial institutions and publications, including Vanguard, Capital One, Benzinga, PerformLine, and Fora Financial.
• Credentials: He studied at Penn State University and holds a certification in Technical Writing from the University of Wisconsin.
• Finance Experience: Dan has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2022. With years of experience creating finance-focused content, he focuses on making complex investing and planning topics simple and actionable for everyday readers.
• Writing Focus: Dan covers stocks, financial planning, market trends, credit cards, and debt consolidation. He uses both technical and fundamental analysis to help readers better understand what drives the market and how to navigate it.
• Investment Approach: His analysis is practical, accessible, and grounded in a desire to help individuals make sound financial decisions—whether they’re investing, budgeting, or preparing for retirement.
• Inspiration: Dan was inspired to write about finance to help others take control of their financial lives and build toward long-term goals like retirement.
• Fun Fact: Dan is a proud Philadelphia Eagles fan.
• Areas of Expertise: Technology stocks, fundamental and technical analysis, dividends

Education

Penn State University; Certification in Technical Writing, University of Wisconsin