Lauren Wassum

Lauren is a Senior Editor at The Points Guy, where she leads and edits brand-partnered content across topics like travel, loyalty programs and credit cards. With 10 years of experience spanning both journalism and marketing, she specializes in creating audience-first narratives that align editorial integrity with brand goals. She regularly collaborates with partners, designers and internal teams to shape stories that are both useful and engaging, always with the reader’s needs and curiosity at top of mind.

Prior to joining TPG, Lauren was an editor at The Knot, where she worked on lifestyle coverage focused on one of life’s most exciting moments. In that role, she developed a strong foundation in storytelling that builds trust with readers, skills she continues to apply in her work today.

Lauren joined TPG to help make complex travel and financial topics more approachable while inspiring people to explore the world with more confidence. Through thoughtful strategy and guidance, Lauren also enjoys helping readers unlock experiences they may have once thought were out of reach, from premium cabins to luxury hotels. She is also deeply motivated by supporting travelers who feel nervous or overwhelmed, helping them build confidence and excitement around travel.