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Melanie Reiff

Expert Insurance Writer and Editor
    Melanie Reiff is an expert insurance writer and editor with over half a decade of experience in professional writing. Guided by a lifelong love of storytelling, it’s Melanie’s mission to help people problemsolve by means of creative and engaging content. Melanie specializes in analyzing the ways in which society, technology, and culture intersect, previously working with clients in travel, technology, and social impact to tell their stories.
    As an editorial team lead at Jerry, Melanie has translated her prior experience into creating and editing insurance content that can help drivers and homeowners find the solutions they need and make informed moves.
    Prior to joining Jerry’s editorial team, Melanie worked as a freelance content marketing strategist and was the full-time director of choir at Rampart High School Acadamy in Colorado Springs.
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      Expertise
    • Car insurance
    • Home insurance
    • Renter’s insurance
    • Travel
    • Finance
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    Education
    • B.A., Political Science & Government, University of Puget Sound
    • M.A, Music Education Plus Licensure, University of Colorado Boulder
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    Credentials
    • Google Analytics, Google, 2022

    • Latest Articles by Melanie Reiff

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    The Best Red Car Names

    If you can’t decide on the best name for your red car, think of celebrities, gendered names, or let the car choose for you.
    How Do Car Loans Work?

    How Do Car Loans Work?

    If you’re buying a car, you may need to take out a car loan. Learn how your down payment, term length, and interest rate will affect what you pay each month.
    The Best Ghost Towns to Visit in Alaska

    The Best Ghost Towns to Visit in Alaska

    Alaska has some of the eeriest ghost towns in the entire country. Learn what to see and how to get there.

    Latest Answers by Melanie Reiff

    What is the best oil filter for a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
    I am trying to save money and change the oil of my Grand Cherokee myself. I know that needs I need a new filter as well. What is the best oil filter for a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
    How do I program a Jeep Grand Cherokee garage door opener?
    I just moved to a new house, and need to reprogram my Jeep Grand Cherokee garage door opener. Unfortunately, I threw out the manual in the move, so I don’t remember how to do it? How do I program the garage door opener for my Jeep Grand Cherokee?
    How do you fix reduced engine performance in a Volvo XC90?
    I am getting a “reduced engine performance” error in my Volvo XC90. The car gets shaky and won’t accelerate to high speeds after this. I plan to take my car to a garage, but will this be an expensive problem to fix?
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