Alexandra Svokos
Alexandra Svokos is the senior digital editor of Kiplinger. She has a decade of experience in journalism and previously served as the senior editor of digital for ABC News, where she directed daily news coverage across topics through the major events of the early 2020s for the network's website, including stock market trends, the remote and return-to-work revolutions, and the national economy. This included work celebrated by ABC News’ first Edward R. Murrow Award for overall excellence in digital. Before that, she pioneered politics and election coverage for Elite Daily and went on to serve as the senior news editor for that group.
Alexandra holds an MBA from NYU Stern in finance and management, where she was a member of a student-run stock investment fund using money from a donor investment. She was part of the "value" fund, and this group consistently outperformed stock market indices. Alexandra was also selected to serve as a teaching fellow and grader for courses including Leadership in Organization, the Making of Economic Policy in the White House, and Entertainment and Media Industry. Alexandra additionally has a BA in economics and creative writing from Columbia University.
Alexandra was recognized with an "Up & Comer" award at the 2018 Folio: Top Women in Media awards, and she was asked twice by the Nieman Journalism Lab to contribute to their annual journalism predictions feature. She has also been asked to speak on panels and give presentations on the future of media and on business and media, including by the Center for Communication and Twipe. Her work has been referenced in the New York Times, Washington Post, Politico, CBS News, CNN, and more.
Latest articles by Alexandra Svokos
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Instagram Users In This State May Get Settlement Payment
A class action complaint was filed against Meta over privacy on Instagram in the state of Illinois.
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Where the Winning Powerball Ticket Was Sold
The $1 billion Powerball jackpot has a winner after Wednesday night's drawing.
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Letter from the Senior Digital Editor: Work Values
Senior digital editor Alexandra Svokos writes about finding value in work.
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Letter from the Senior Digital Editor: The French Open and Emotional Investing
Kiplinger senior digital editor Alexandra Svokos writes about emotional investing.
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Letter from the Senior Digital Editor: Celebrating Pride
Kiplinger senior digital editor Alexandra Svokos writes at the start of Pride Month.
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Letter from the Senior Digital Editor: Memorial Day Hits
Kiplinger senior digital editor Alexandra Svokos writes for Memorial Day.
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Letter from the Senior Digital Editor: Introducing Alexandra
An introductory letter from Kiplinger senior digital editor Alexandra Svokos.
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Invest In Your Health: Follow New Mammogram Guidance
Guidance for when to start getting mammograms has changed, and it's a reminder to invest in your health.
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Would You Buy Airbnb's New 'Rooms' Option? Why I'll Still Be in a Hotel
Airbnb announced a plan to rent single rooms. A Kiplinger staffer weighs in on travel plans.
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How Millennial Women are Saving
A new report looks at how millennial women are saving.
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Coming Soon: The Kiplinger Advisor Collective
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Most Americans are Worried About Layoffs
A new survey from Morning Consult found that a vast majority of Americans are concerned about layoffs and job losses.
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How Free Phone Charging Stations Could Present Risks
The FBI has said to be careful about free phone charging stations. Here's what to know.
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How the Pandemic Actually Changed Work From Home Habits
The Census Bureau released new data that showed exactly how the pandemic changed work from home habits.
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