Kate Ashford is a freelance journalist and content writer who specializes in personal finance, work, health, and consumer trends. She’s a contributing writer for Forbes and Monster, and she’s written for the BBC, Good Housekeeping, LearnVest, Money, Parents, and Real Simple, among others. She lives outside of New York City with her husband and two daughters. You can find her at KateAshford.com.@KateAshford