Farran Powell

Farran Powell is the managing editor of investing at Forbes Advisor, where she leads the investing editorial team as part of the publication’s core staff. With a wealth of experience in financial journalism and editorial leadership, Farran has previously served as the assistant managing editor of investing at U.S. News & World Report, where she oversaw content strategy and day-to-day operations for the investing section. Her work has appeared in numerous leading publications, including TheStreet, Mansion Global, CNN, CNN Money, MSN Money, Yahoo! Finance, DNAInfo, and The New York Daily News.

Farran holds a BSc in Population Studies and Economic History from the London School of Economics and an MA in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin. Her expertise spans general investing, stock market analysis, and providing readers with actionable advice on building wealth. At Forbes Advisor, Farran continues to drive high-quality investing content tailored to empower individuals to make informed financial decisions.

Expertise

• Investing and stock market analysis
• Editorial strategy and content leadership
• Personal finance and wealth-building advice

Achievements

• Managing editor roles at leading financial media platforms
• Published in major outlets, including CNN Money and TheStreet
• Advanced degrees in journalism and economics

Education

• BSc in Population Studies and Economic History, London School of Economics
• MA in Journalism, University of Texas at Austin