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Anisha Sekar

Anisha is a former personal finance writer for NerdWallet. She has worked for Silicon Valley startups as well as in the public sector and has contributed to publications including Technorati and Women Grow Business. She studied applied mathematics and economics at Brown University.

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Delta Reserve vs. AmEx Platinum: Benefits Showdown

Anisha Sekar
May 30, 2019

» This page is out of date Use these links to find current information on  and the  or see NerdWallet’s best travel credit cards.   and the American Express Delta credit cards are…

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Credit Card CVV Number: What It Is and How to Find It

Anisha Sekar
April 5, 2021

When you’re buying something online or by phone, you’ll often be asked for your credit card’s CVV number, sometimes also called the card security code. CVV is short for card…

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Credit Cards With No Cash Advance Fee

Anisha Sekar
April 19, 2022

When you’re in a tight circumstance, a cash advance on your credit card can be a helpful (if costly) way to get fast cash. But this is usually an expensive…

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3 Tips to Fix Bad Credit

First Premier Credit Card Review: Bad Option for Bad Credit

Paul Soucy & Anisha Sekar
Aug. 13, 2021

For people struggling to raise their credit scores, the credit cards offered by First Premier Bank might initially seem attractive. But once you get past that first glance, things get…

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How to Fix a Billing Error on Your Credit Statement

Anisha Sekar
Aug. 25, 2021

If you see a purchase on your credit card statement that you didn’t make, it’s worth investigating. It could be a simple error — like a double swipe of your card,…

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Is Good Credit Required to Get Government Assistance?

Can Poor Credit Keep You From Getting Government Assistance?

Anisha Sekar
June 30, 2016

When your finances are in disarray, your credit suffers. Government assistance programs are designed to help people get back on their feet. But what if can’t qualify because you have poor…

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Why Does My Credit Score Drop When I Apply for a Loan?

Does Applying for a Loan Hurt My Credit Score?

Bev O'Shea & Anisha Sekar
Nov. 1, 2018

If you keep a close eye on your credit score, you might notice that it drops shortly after you apply for a loan. That can happen because of a “hard…

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Where to Buy Good, Cheap Laptops

Anisha Sekar
Jan. 6, 2016

If you’re looking for a quality laptop, new or used, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the number of options available. Here, we’ve broken it down for you: what to…

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Airline Credit Cards vs. Travel Credit Cards

Anisha Sekar
Aug. 17, 2021

When you’re choosing a travel credit card, you’re usually presented with a choice: a general travel card like the , or an airline- or hotel-specific one like the . Both generic…

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5 Questions to Ask Before Declaring Bankruptcy

5 Questions to Ask Before Declaring Bankruptcy

Anisha Sekar
March 4, 2021

If you’re deeply in debt and the bills are mounting, declaring bankruptcy might be an appealing option. You’ll have a chance to get your finances in order without your creditors…

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