Julie Myhre-Nunes

Assistant Assigning Editor

Julie Myhre-Nunes is an assistant assigning editor at NerdWallet. She has been working in the personal finance space for more than 10 years. Before joining NerdWallet, Julie oversaw editorial teams at NextAdvisor, Red Ventures and Quote.com. Her personal finance insight has been featured on Forbes, The Boston Globe and CNBC throughout the years. Julie’s writing has been published by USA Today, Business Insider and Wired Insights, among others. Email: [email protected].

Education: BS in Journalism from San Jose State University

The latest from Julie

What’s the Average Car Loan Length?

Your car loan term is the length of time you have to repay the loan. The average car loan term is close to six years, but a wide range of terms are available.

Car Loan Debt at New High: What to Do if You’re Struggling to Pay

As overall U.S. auto loan debt grows, know that if you’re having problems paying your car loan, there are some options you can take to alleviate the strain.

What Is an Auto Loan Grace Period?

A car loan grace period can enable you to pay after the due date without penalties.

Cut EV Costs With Electric Company Incentives

Electricity providers offer a range of EV rebates, from vehicle purchase to charging station installation.

What are Car Subscriptions?

For a monthly fee, drivers can subscribe to a car service and get a new car every month.

What Is a Captive Auto Lender?

Know the pros and cons of choosing captive auto loan financing.

Can’t Get a Car Loan? You Still Might Have Other Options

From learning why your loan was denied to using special car-buying programs, here are suggestions when you can’t get a car loan.

Using an Individual Development Account to Buy a Car

In some states, individual development accounts provide matched funds to help with a vehicle purchase.

Discrimination in Car Sales: Here Are Tools to Help Buyers

Discriminatory practices can make car-buying more challenging for some minorities. But there are steps consumers can take to protect themselves.

Auto Loan Debt Relief: Know Your Options

Auto loan relief includes various approaches to managing and reducing auto loan debt.

Should I Co-Own a Car With My Partner?

Purchasing a car with a partner or spouse can help save you money, but there are risks to consider.

What Is a Car Warranty?

Car warranties can reduce the cost of expensive repairs and they’re included with most new cars. Here’s what the most common ones cover.

Buying a Car With No Down Payment

It’s possible to buy a car with zero down payment, but weigh the pros and cons.

NerdWallet’s Guide to Buying a Car

We break down everything you need to know about buying a new or used car.

How to Negotiate Car Prices

Negotiating car prices can be daunting. Doing your research and knowing what you can afford before going to a dealership can help level the playing field.