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Julie Guntrip

Head of Financial Wellness and Content & Social Media

Julie believes that with the right knowledge, habits and tools, anyone can be a Jenius with their money – and in her dual role as Jenius Bank’s Head of Content and Social Media / Head of Financial Wellness, Julie is dedicated to ensuring this message resonates across Jenius Bank’s various content channels.  With more than two decades of marketing and communications experience, Julie is passionate about connecting with consumers in relevant ways. Her experience in writing for lifestyle, retail, business, and wellness verticals gives her a multifaceted perspective on the needs of today’s consumers. She also appears frequently on the company’s social channels, where she demystifies tricky financial concepts, digs into the latest personal finance trends, and shares helpful tips on how consumers could unlock a richer life. Prior to joining Jenius Bank in 2022, Julie directed blog and social media content development at two other financial services companies. Before that, Julie was a marketing consultant for 15 years in a variety of industries where she led initiatives in marketing strategy, digital content creation, and customer outreach. She also held two SVP roles at Bank of America where she drove online banking product planning and retail marketing programs. Julie approaches financial wellness with an educational, empathetic approach, honed during her years teaching personal finance courses at the university level. Her insights have been quoted in Bankrate, Money, HuffPost, GoBankingRates, Lifehacker, Business Insider, Entrepreneur, and NerdWallet, among other publications.  Julie has an MBA with a finance concentration from the George Washington University School of Business and a BA in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles. She is based in Southern California.  

Julie in the News

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    HuffPost

    “Memory investing is about spending money on experiences that stick with you, like trips or family adventures, instead of always focusing on material things." Visit HuffPost>
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    Money

    "Compound interest may feel like magic because of this exponential growth potential." Visit Money>
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    GoBankingRates

    “Jenius Bank’s research on money and mental health tells us many people feel overwhelmed when they look at their debt balances."Visit GoBankingRates>

Words of Wisdom From Julie

Top 100 Money Experts badge from GOBankingRates and MoneyLionJulie has shared her wisdom with various publications, including HerMoney and GOBankingRates. She's also been recognized by GOBankingRates and Money Lion as a Top 100 Money Expert.
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 Money Dysmorphia and Millennials – A Financial ParadoxSmart Money Moves to Make in Your 20s, 30s and 40s | GOBankingRates The Top 5 Money Trends of 2025, Demystified - HerMoney

Other Media Appearances

  • Snowballs, Avalanches and Other Wintry Ways to Chill Your Credit Card Debt | Credit Cards | U.S. News
  • Dollar Scholar Asks: What Is the Magic of Compound Interest? | Money
  • 3 Money Habits Millennials Think Are Normal -- but Are Keeping Them Broke | GOBankingRates
  • 4 Ways To Escape Social Media Hype and Save Money | GOBankingRates
  • 7 Small Moves That Can Have a Big Impact on Your Money Mindset | GOBankingRates
  • Does Your Credit Score Belong on Your Dating Profiles? | Money
  • Is 'Travel Math' Derailing Your Finances And Vacation Plans? | HuffPost Life
  • Things You Should Do With Your Money Amid Rising Prices | HuffPost Life
  • Article Money questions answered - Woman's World
  • 10 Expert Insights to Shield Your Money From Rising Prices Now
  • Financial Wellness Expert: 4 Money Secrets | GOBankingRates
  • When Should I Have the 'Money Talk' With Someone I'm Dating? | Money
  • What Is Micro-Retirement? Here Are The Pros And Cons. | HuffPost Life
  • Why More People Are Focusing On 'Memory Investing' | HuffPost Life
  • Money Life with Chuck Jaffe: D.R. Barton Jr. says the market is overbought, but this cycle room to run
  • Microtrends Are Taking Over Social Media; Keeping up Is Expensive - Business Insider
  • How TikTok's 'October Theory' Can Help You Reset Your Financial Goals | Lifehacker
  • Why ‘Underconsumption Core’ Is Blowing up on TikTok | Lifehacker
  • Expert's Top Money Secrets for Happiness, Success and Goals