Holly Carey

Managing Editor

Expertise
  • Health Insurance
  • Medicare

How I Think About Money “As the editor on the health insurance team, I’ve learned that peace of mind begins with understanding your Medicare or marketplace plan — and revisiting it during open enrollment each year because prices, networks and coverage can change.”
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30+ Articles Written
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Previous experience
U.S. Navy public affairs officer
Education
B.A. in psychology from University of Mary Washington, M.A. in media and communication from Norfolk State University
Holly Carey leads the Health Insurance team. She joined NerdWallet in 2021 as an editor on the team responsible for expanding content to additional topics within personal finance. Previously, Holly wrote and edited content and developed digital media strategies as a public affairs officer for the U.S. Navy. She is based in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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Medicare Basics: What You Should Know Before Enrolling | NerdWallet
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