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Nicole Dow

Lead Writer & Content Strategist
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How I Think About Money “Personal finance is just that — it’s personal. There isn’t one specific path to take. How to best navigate your financial journey will depend on your unique situation and goals.”
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  • The Penny Hoarder
  • Yahoo Finance
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B.A. in journalism from Hampton University
Nicole Dow is a lead writer and content strategist on NerdWallet’s personal lending team. She specializes in guiding borrowers through the ins and outs of getting and managing a personal loan. Nicole has been writing about personal finance since 2017. Her work has been featured in The Penny Hoarder and Yahoo Finance. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Hampton University and is based in Tampa Bay, Florida.
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How and Where To Get A Personal Loan

When you need to borrow a decent amount of money relatively quickly and at a lower interest rate than you'd get with a credit card, a personal loan could be a good option. Lending Nerd Kate shares how to get a personal loan.

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