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Johanna Arnone

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How I Think About Money “I’m an editor who believes the best finance stories are like talking to an old friend with a wicked-good calculator. Upfront info, zero judgment—so you can make confident money choices without needing to be perfect.”
18+ Years of Experience
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Editor at Cricket Media, Chief content officer and strategist at Connell Communications
Education
B.A. in English literature from McGill University, M.F.A. in writing for children and young adults from Union Institute & University
Johanna Arnone helps lead coverage of homeownership and mortgages at NerdWallet. She has more than 15 years' experience in editorial roles, including six years at the helm of Muse, an award-winning science and tech magazine for young readers. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English literature from Canada's McGill University and a Master of Fine Arts in writing for children and young adults.
Practice making complicated stories easier to understand comes in handy every day as she works to simplify the dizzying steps of buying or selling a home and managing a mortgage. Johanna has also completed coursework in Boston University’s Financial Planning Certificate program. She is based in New Hampshire.

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HELOC Worth It? The Pros and Cons | NerdWallet
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HELOC Worth It? The Pros and Cons | NerdWallet

A HELOC, or a home equity line of credit, is a second mortgage that's a flexible line of credit that you can draw from as needed, up to a certain limit. Home Nerd Kate Wood brings Taylor Getler on to discuss how HELOCs work, how they work for, and other considerations before getting a home equity line of credit. Suggested Articles: HELOC Calculator: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/mortgages/heloc-calculator?utm_source=yt&utm_medium=sc&utm_campaign=ba_mktg_organic_051924_social_cm_yt_vertical_promotionalexplainer_heloc-calculator Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - What Is A HELOC? 1:19 - How Does A HELOC Work? 1:48 - What Are The Advantages Of A HELOC? 3:11 - What Are The Downsides Of A HELOC? 3:52 - What Projects Are HELOCs Best For? #NerdWallet #HELOC #Mortgage Subscribe to NerdWallet - https://bit.ly/3wGvVf3 About NerdWallet: We’re NerdWallet. And we’re not your typical finance company. We believe that everyone should be able to make financial decisions with confidence. We’ve built a team of Nerds with the knowledge, passion, and skills to make that happen. Thanks to our Nerdy experts, see side-by-side comparisons and objective reviews of the best credit cards, bank accounts, and so much more — so you can get even more financial clarity. It’s the smartest decision for all your financial decisions. Disclaimer: This video is for informational and educational purposes only. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks or securities. Any comments posted under NerdWallet's official account videos are not reviewed or endorsed by NerdWallet or representatives of financial institutions affiliated with the reviewed products unless explicitly stated otherwise. Avoid disclosing personal or sensitive information such as bank accounts or phone numbers. NerdWallet employees do not offer personalized financial advice and will not respond to posts here. Connect with NerdWallet: Follow NerdWallet on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@nerdwallet Follow NerdWallet on Instagram: https://instagram.com/nerdwallet Follow NerdWallet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NerdWallet Follow NerdWallet on Facebook: https://facebook.com/NerdWallet NerdWallet Website: https://nerdwallet.com HELOC Worth It? The Pros and Cons | NerdWallet https://www.youtube.com/c/nerdwallet

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