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Erica Sweeney

Freelance Writer

Erica Sweeney has been a full-time freelance journalist since 2016. Before that, she worked in local media in her hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas. She covers a variety of topics, including business, careers, health, and wellness. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Money, Insider, the Washington Post, HuffPost, Good Housekeeping, Men’s Health, and lots more. She’s written about everything from revenge bedtime procrastination to we-buy-houses scams to sustainability trends and viral TikToks. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter for dog photos and links to her latest stories, and check out her website.

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