Lindsey has a master's degree in library and information science, a graduate certificate in information management, and a bachelor's degree in liberal studies, where her areas of concentration were journalism, history, and literature. During her academic career, she was named an honor scholar and James B. Angell Scholar, was nominated to the Beta Phi Mu International Honor Society, and won two undergraduate writing awards.

As a contributor and editor at First Quarter Finance, Lindsey has researched many prominent companies, such as Ally Bank, Ashley Furniture, Best Buy, Capital One, CarMax, Discover, Enterprise, Kroger, Nordstrom, Overstock, Sam’s Club, Verizon, Visa, and Walmart. She conducts deep and thorough research to ensure that her articles, as well as all of FQF’s new and previously-published articles, contain accurate and up-to-date information. Her research often includes interviews; thorough readings of official documents like state and federal laws, corporate handbooks, and cardholder agreements; and first-hand contact with corporate and store representatives. Lindsey has expertise in retail store policies, consumer savings, personal finance, banking, loans, and credit cards.

Lindsey is passionate about research, the written word, and connecting people with the information they need. Her writing has been published in The Michigan Journal and on her classic film blog, TheMotionPictures.net. Lindsey is the Managing Editor at First Quarter Finance.