Meet Our Authors

Selin is a writer with a special interest in all things financial literacy and sustainable banking. When she is not supporting others to make more informed financial decisions, she is either travelling, meditating or reading old classics on her couch.

Sophie is the content specialist at Hardbacon. Her passion for fintech and personal finance was revealed during the 2016 Cooperathon where she received special award.

Stefani Balinsky is the former Editor in Chief at Hardbacon. She has been writing professionally since her days at McGill University and her summer internship at the Just for Laughs Festival. She has multiple degrees from McGill University and her PMP from the Project Management Institute. She loves data and research as much as she loves a good story. She has held marketing positions in publishing, health, and fintech companies. She also has an entrepreneurial mindset that feeds her curiosity. She can be reached on LinkedIn.

Based in Vancouver, B.C., Steven is a finance content writer with a keen interest in various facets of personal finance such as credit, loans, banking, and investments. His personal finance articles have been published in notable publications such as Forbes and Business Insider, among others. Steven obtained his BA in Philosophy and English as well as an MA in World Literature from Maynooth University in Ireland.

Thomas Guenther earned his Master's of Journalism from the University of British Columbia in 2016. He has written professionally for years and taught communications at Red River College. He has written on a wide range of topics including finance, politics, religions, and ethics to name a few.

Fun-loving and adventurous, with a passion for sales and technology, Trevor grew up in Ontario and received an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Economics) from Wilfrid Laurier University. He works for a Fortune 500 company and is addicted to personal finance, SEO, and self improvement. His most recent work is centred around personal credit, small-business finance, and international trade.