Whitney Vandiver

Writer  |  Social Security programs, Social Security retirement

Whitney Vandiver writes for NerdWallet about ways readers can get the most out of their Social Security benefits. She previously wrote in the oil and gas industry, where she was published in national journals and international magazines. Whitney became a writer out of enjoyment and finds stories that highlight or help the LGBTQ+ community the most rewarding to craft. When she's not writing, she enjoys reading, walking with her Irish wolfhound and spending time with her husband and son. She is based in Houston.

  • Education: B.A. in English from University of Central Oklahoma, M.A. in linguistics from Purdue University, Ph.D. in linguistics from Purdue University

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