Shannon is a former Detroit-based national freelance correspondent for Money magazine.

A freelance writer since 1989, Shannon's articles, fillers and other writings have appeared in a wide range of regional, national and international publications and websites.

Previously a global risk analyst who lived in the Far East, he is an international consultant who has advised individuals, corporations and foreign governments on relocation, business, trade, tourism and strategic offshore planning on six continents. Shannon has monitored and analyzed domestic and worldwide social, political, economic and business trends for 20 years and writes frequently about investing, travel and luxury lifestyle issues.