Chanelle Bessette

Lead Writer & Content Strategist

Expertise
  • Banking
  • Checking Accounts
  • Cash Management Accounts

How I Think About Money “Personal finance education isn't common in the U.S., and we're trying to bridge that knowledge gap. I love helping people learn more about their money and how to make the best financial decisions. Don't forget, compound interest is your best friend! ”
10+ Years of Experience
70+ Articles Written
9M+ Readers Reached
Previous experience
  • Fortune
  • Forbes
  • Reno Gazette-Journal
Education
  • B.A. in Journalism from University of Nevada, Reno
  • B.A. in English from University of Nevada, Reno
Chanelle Bessette is a personal finance writer at NerdWallet covering Banking, especially Checking Accounts and Cash Management Accounts. She previously worked at Fortune, Forbes and the Reno Gazette-Journal. Her expertise has appeared in The New York Times, Vox and Apartment Therapy.

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Compound Interest Explained | NerdWallet
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Compound Interest Explained | NerdWallet

Compound interest can be an important tool to grow your balance, but how does it work? Banking Nerd Chanelle Bessette breaks down what compound interest is and how you can calculate and use it to start saving your money effectively.

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