Jaime Hanson

Lead Writer | Credit cards, personal finance, small-business finance, debt management

Jaime Hanson is a writer for the credit cards team at NerdWallet. Her work has appeared in The Associated Press, The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune and Yahoo Finance, among others. Jaime has a bachelor’s degree in theatre management from the University of Evansville. Before writing for NerdWallet, she spent six years as a freelance writer covering small-business finance, marketing and business organization. Previously, Jaime served four years as a broadcast news producer for two nationally syndicated nightly programs. Jaime is based in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Education: B.S. in theatre management from University of Evansville

Jaime's picks

Why Have a Credit Card if You Don’t Carry a Balance?

by Chanelle Bessette

5 Credit Card Mistakes to Avoid During Tough Times

by Melissa Lambarena

What Makes a Good Store Credit Card, and How to Avoid Bad Ones

by Jaime Hanson

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