Alina Tugend

Alina Tugend is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in consumer behavior, personal finance, and higher education. Since 2000, Tugend has served as a regular contributor and columnist for The New York Times, where an award-winning biweekly column "ShortCuts" focused on living strategies. Additionally, Tugend writes in-depth features for The Chronicle of Higher Education and retirement-related articles for Kiplinger. Previous roles include Moneywise columnist for Inc. Magazine, Parenting columnist for Worth Magazine, and contributing writer for The Atlantic/National Journal. Early career experience includes a press officer position at Consumers International, where advocacy in consumer issues was highlighted, as well as journalism roles at The Chronicle of Higher Education and The Orange County Register. Alina Tugend holds a Bachelor's Degree in History and Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Studies in Law from Yale Law School.