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Stacey Vanek Smith Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on March 27, 2026: By Dominic Newman

Stacey Vanek Smith is an American media personality (Journalist and Radio Host). She was born in Boise, Idaho. She is known for her books including Machiavelli for Women and The Indicator from Planet Money.

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Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Stacey Vanek Smith
  • Profession: Media Personality
  • Current Employer: NPR
  • Current Title: Host
  • Current Program: The Indicator from Planet Money
  • Beats: Business / Economy, Investigations
  • Specialization: Journalist, Radio Host / Radio Personality, and Podcast Host
  • Media Level: National
  • Place of Birth: Boise, Idaho
  • Nationality: American
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Stacey Vanek Smith Age

Stacey Vanek Smith's age has not been publicly disclosed. Information about her date of birth is not available in verified public sources.

Stacey Vanek Smith Height

Stacey Vanek Smith's height has not been publicly reported.

Stacey Vanek Smith Weight

Stacey Vanek Smith's weight has not been publicly reported.

Education

She attended institutions including Princeton University and Columbia University.

  • Education 1
    • Institution Name: Princeton University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Comparative Literature
  • Education 2
    • Institution Name: Columbia University
    • Qualification: Master's degree
    • Field of Study: Journalism

Career & Work

Career Timeline

RoleOrganization
HostNPR
Jan 1, 2017 – Present
<p>Host of The Indicator from Planet Money</p>
CorrespondentNPR
Jan 1, 2014 – Jan 1, 2017
<p>Planet Money correspondent</p>

She has worked as Senior Reporter at Marketplace.

  • Senior Reporter at Marketplace

Rise to Fame

  • Launched NPR's daily economic podcast The Indicator from Planet Money (2017)

Notable Works

Notable works include Machiavelli for Women and The Indicator from Planet Money.

Books

  • Book: Machiavelli for Women (Author, 2021)

Podcast

  • Podcast: The Indicator from Planet Money (Host, since 2017)

Stacey Vanek Smith Salary

Stacey Vanek Smith receives an estimated annual salary ranging between $45K – $188K. This estimate is based on typical earnings for a Media Personality in their country and may vary depending on seniority, employer, and deals.

Stacey Vanek Smith Net Worth

Stacey Vanek Smith's net worth is estimated to be between $375K – $3.8M (Est). This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a media personality.

Stacey Vanek Smith Family & Relationships

Family and relationship details are not widely documented publicly.

Lesser Known Facts

  • Stacey grew up in Boise, Idaho, which she often references in her reporting on economic trends.

Stacey Vanek Smith Facts

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Stacey Vanek Smith
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Media Personality
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: Not publicly disclosed
  • Age: Not publicly disclosed
  • Birthday: Not publicly disclosed
  • Zodiac Sign: Not publicly disclosed
  • Place of Birth: Boise, Idaho

Measurements

  • Height: Not publicly disclosed
  • Weight: Not publicly disclosed
  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married

Net Worth & Income

  • Primary Income Country: Not publicly disclosed
  • Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter): https://x.com/svaneksmith

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