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Jae Bratton

Jae Bratton

Lead Writer & Content Strategist | Credit cards

Jae Bratton has been writing about credit cards for NerdWallet since 2022. Her work has been published in The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, The Associated Press and the journal Studies in Popular Culture, among other outlets. Before joining NerdWallet, Jae taught English and journalism for 13 years.

Education:
B.A. in English from Wake Forest University, M.A. in English from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Awards:
Jim Murray Memorial Foundation Scholarship, Senior orator at Wake Forest University
Previous experience:
English and journalism teacher

Jae's picks

NerdWallet’s Guide to Your First Credit Card

Get started with credit cards by understanding how they work, how you qualify and how to use them wisely.

Pay Off Debt: Strategies and Tips

by Tiffany Curtis, Lauren Schwahn

Learn strategies for whittling down what you owe, and get insight into the best approach depending on your debt load.

How to Budget Money in 5 Steps

by Lauren Schwahn

Divide your income among needs, wants, savings and debt repayment.

The latest from Jae

Chase Sapphire Preferred Offers Biggest Sign-Up Bonus in 3 Years [Limited Time]

The card’s new welcome offer is worth more than $1,000 in travel.

Synchrony Premier Mastercard: 2% Back, But Not Much Else

This card has some nice perks, but other cards give you the same benefits plus many that the Synchrony Premier Mastercard doesn’t.

One Key+ Card: Savings and Perks, If You Book Via Expedia Sites

This card makes the most sense for those who book travel through Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo, and it comes with perks that can easily cover the annual fee.

5 Things to Know About the Turkish Airlines Credit Card

The card’s annual fee is steep considering it offers few perks to offset that cost.

Venture X Offers Chance at Taylor Swift Tickets. Are You Ready for It?

Venture X Offers Chance at Taylor Swift Tickets. Are You Ready for It?

Cardholders must register as a Venture X Verified Fan and have their Venture X card saved to the Ticketmaster Wallet to be eligible.

Big Companies Keep Shuttering Their Branded Credit Cards. Why?

Recent closures of multiple high-profile retail credit cards — from Uber, Starbucks and Walmart — highlight the importance of a healthy merchant-bank relationship.

Chase Enhances DoorDash Perks for Multiple Credit Cards

Chase Enhances DoorDash Perks for Multiple Credit Cards

5 Things to Know About the Avianca Credit Cards

5 Things to Know About the Avianca Credit Cards

Miles earned with the Avianca cards may be redeemed on any Star Alliance flight, but don’t expect much in the way of travel perks.

Capital One Walmart Card Discontinued; Existing Holders Moving to Quicksilver

Choice Privileges Cards Hike Bonuses: Earn Up to 90K Points [Limited Time]

The temporary boosts can leave you with enough points for a free week or more at a Choice Privileges property.

Capital One Venture Offering Sign-up Bonus Worth $1,000 [Limited Time]

What Is Commerce Bank, and Are Its Cards Right for You?

Its credit cards are far from the worst on the market, but they’re not the best either. The fact that it's a regional bank limits who can apply for some of the cards, too.

5 Things to Know About the Santander Credit Card

For those who can qualify, the Santander Ultimate Cash Back card boasts a desirable suite of perks including a high rewards rate and a 0% APR offer — but both expire after 12 months.