Athena Cocoves

Managing Editor

Expertise

Credit cards •
personal finance •
consumer lending

How I Think About Money “I see money as a relationship — emotional and personal. Approach it with honesty, accountability, and forgiveness, and it becomes a partner, not a burden.”

5+ Years of Experience

1 Articles Written

Education

B.A. in Philosophy from Kent State University
B.F.A. in Art History from Kent State University

Athena Cocoves is an managing editor for NerdWallet, where she helps lead content strategy for NerdWallet Canada. Since joining NerdWallet’s international expansion team in 2020, she has supported the launch and growth of NerdWallet in the UK, Canada, and Australia. Athena collaborates with writers and editors to bring financial clarity to new global audiences, focusing on credit cards, home loans, consumer lending, and broad personal finance topics.

Before joining NerdWallet, Athena managed several magazines for a regional Great Lakes publisher, covering arts, culture, and small businesses. She earned a bachelors degree in philosophy and a bachelors of fine arts in art history from Kent State University. Today, she lives in Boulder, Colorado with her partner and enjoys hiking, exploring ghost towns and getting (temporarily) lost in the mountains.