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Pamela de la Fuente

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  • Retirement •
  • Underrepresented communities
How I Think About Money “I am a firm believer in financial education and closing the generational wealth gap. I got into journalism to tell stories that change the world, in big and small ways. In my work at NerdWallet, I aim to do just that.”
23+ Years of Experience
30+ Articles Written
5.1M+ Readers Reached
Previous experience
  • Editorial director, Hallmark Cards
  • Communications manager, Sprint Corp.
  • Assistant news editor, The Kansas City Star
Education
B.A. in Journalism from Michigan State University
Organizations
  • National Association of Black Journalists
  • Kansas City Association of Black Journalists
Awards
  • Diversity Fellow: Society for Features Journalism
  • President's Award: Kansas City Association of Black Journalists
  • Best Home or Real Estate Section: National Association of Real Estate Editors
Credentials
  • NABJ Leadership Academy, National Association of Black Journalists
  • Maynard 200 Fellowship, The Maynard Institute
  • Essential Skills for Rising Newsroom Leaders, The Poynter Institute
  • Lead With Influence, The Poynter Institute
  • Online News Association Women's Leadership Academy cohort 2026
Pamela de la Fuente is a managing editor of NerdWallet's personal finance content. She leads budgeting, money-making, consumer credit and and debt coverage.
Ask her and her talented team about why credit scores matter, how to save money on your grocery bill, finding the right side hustle, how to protect your identity for free and more.
Previously, she led taxes and retirement coverage at NerdWallet.
Pamela joined NerdWallet after working at companies including Hallmark Cards, Sprint Corp. and The Kansas City Star. She has been a writer and editor for more than 20 years.
Pamela is a thought leader in content diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and finds ways to make every piece of content conversational and accessible to all.
She is a graduate of the Maynard Institute's Maynard 200 program, and the National Association of Black Journalists Executive Leadership Academy. She is a two-time winner of the Kansas City Association of Black Journalists' President's Award. She was also founding co-chair of NerdWallet's Nerds of Color employee resource group.

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Generational Wealth and How You Can Close the Gap with Investing | NerdWallet
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Generational Wealth and How You Can Close the Gap with Investing | NerdWallet

Ethnic minorities are lagging behind white counterparts in building generational wealth (assets like stocks, real estate, cash, or life insurance passed down to future generations). While not everyone has access to investing, it is one way to build wealth. To close the gap and start building wealth through investing; we share how to build an investing strategy, utilize retirement accounts, and have an estate plan in place. Suggested Articles: Experts Share Tips on Overcoming the Disparity in Generational Wealth - https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/how-to-build-generational-wealth #NerdWallet #Investing #GenerationalWealth 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 What is Generational Wealth and How You Can Close It With Investing | NerdWallet https://www.youtube.com/c/nerdwallet

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