Amrita writes about consumer credit and debt issues for NerdWallet. She has reported on government contractors, information technology, retail, housing and small businesses as a reporter and digital producer at The Washington Post. Her work has also appeared in The Miami Herald. Originally from Mumbai, India, Amrita enjoys using credit card rewards points to travel. She is based in San Francisco.
In this series, NerdWallet interviews people who have triumphed over debt using a combination of commitment, budgeting and smart financial choices. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Kara…
Before you tackle lofty financial resolutions like paying off debt this year, do yourself a quick favor and freeze your credit reports. It’s free, doesn’t affect your credit score and…
Millennials would rather swipe right than swipe plastic. They love to pay their brunch tabs with cash. Debt scares them so much they don’t care about credit card rewards. The…
A credit score can be key to unlocking many firsts — an apartment, a car loan, or a mortgage. But when you’re starting out, getting a score is maddeningly elusive.…
Medical symptoms, obscure facts or who your favorite Hollywood star is dating — we often turn to Google with these burning questions. But when we’re not searching for the latest…
Travel bloggers Cole and Elizabeth Donelson, both 29, known as The Switchback Kids, earned their name camping in all 59 national parks in a year. The St. Louis-based couple saved…
Good for: Excellent credit, debt consolidation The American Express personal loan is designed for its well-heeled customers: Only existing AmEx cardholders who receive a preapproval offer from the company can get…
Good for: Good credit, co-sign loans U.S. Bank’s Premier loan is a personal loan available to existing customers who have good credit profiles. U.S. Bank may be a good fit if…
Good for: Debt consolidation, Good credit The Barclays personal loan is a new option for borrowers with good credit who want to simplify debts. Barclays may be a good fit if you:…
If you were in a financial bind, would you turn to your employer instead of a payday lender? Coming up with cash quickly can be a costly endeavor for the…
