Jake Safane

Jake Safane is a freelance writer specializing in finance and sustainability. He runs a corporate sustainability blog, Carbon Neutral Copy, and his work has appeared in publications such as The Economist, CBS MoneyWatch, and the Los Angeles Times.

Experience

Jake has been working in financial journalism since 2011, covering areas such as banking and investing for both businesses and individuals. 

His career has included a mix of in-house reporting jobs at B2B finance publications such as Global Custodian and FundFire, a role in sponsored research at The Economist, and freelance engagements with online publications, financial advisors, and fintech companies.

His interest in personal finance dates back to joining his middle school stock trading club, where he learned about markets by doing simulated trading. A high school field trip to the New York Fed further cemented his fascination with the financial system and how seemingly academic concepts can make a big difference in the average person's life.

His personal interest in the environment has also carried over into finance, such as by covering ESG and impact investing. He believes that one of the top ways to solve the climate crisis is by helping both businesses and individuals realize the long-term financial benefits that sustainability can bring.

In his personal life, he also enjoys playing tennis, going to the gym, and going to the beach with his family — though often just for walks along a paved path, because vacuuming sand trekked in by a toddler and dog really cuts into writing time.

Expertise

Jake’s areas of personal finance expertise include:

• Investing

• Banking

• Financial Planning

• Retirement

• Insurance

Education

Jake is a graduate of Boston University, where he wrote for The Daily Free Press and had a show on the school's radio station.