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 Chicago Tribune, Marketwatch, 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 for 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

It's not that store cards can't deliver value — in some cases, they can be ideal picks. But before you're pressured into opening one, know which red flags to watch for.

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The Apple Card is just one option among several that can earn you rewards on your next iPhone or Mac, help you finance those pricey items, or both.

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5 Things to Know About the Bed Bath & Beyond Credit Card

Should you take this card on your bedding and bath essentials shopping bonanza? Probably not.

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