How Do You Compare? Average Salaries by Age and Occupation
Your salary probably doesn’t top the list of conversation topics when you’re at lunch with your co-workers. That makes it tough to tell whether you’re ahead of the curve or…
Brianna McGurran
Brianna writes about student loans and money management for 20-somethings at NerdWallet. She loves helping readers figure out how to budget, pay off student loans and find jobs they love. You can read her tips — and the occasional "RuPaul's Drag Race" reference — in her personal finance advice column, "Ask Brianna," which is syndicated by The Associated Press. In her free time she's usually either strumming the guitar or reaching for the nearest red velvet cupcake.
Posts by Brianna McGurran:
Don’t Let a Down Payment Scare You Off
“Ask Brianna” is a column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I’m here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans…
When You’re Starting Out, Good Credit Can Ease the Way
The need for credit sneaks up on you, like your first gray hair. If you want to rent an apartment, buy a car or maybe even get a job, you’ll…
Ask Brianna: I’m 18. Should I Worry About My Credit Yet?
“Ask Brianna” is a column for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I’m here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans — all…
Student Loans for Community College: Compare Options for 2018
Community colleges provide some of the best value in higher education. In 2017-18, the average community college student’s tuition and fees were fully covered by grants and federal tax breaks,…
Ask Brianna: 5 Money Mistakes 20-Somethings Make
“Ask Brianna” is a column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I’m here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans…
Does the CFPB Still Care About Students?
Acting Director Mick Mulvaney sent his staff at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau a housekeeping email Wednesday morning, announcing that the bureau would combine its student-focused office with its financial…
Ask Brianna: You Know You’re a Financial Adult When …
“Ask Brianna” is a column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I’m here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans…
Student Loans Without a Co-Signer: Compare Options for 2018
Federal student loans don’t require credit history or a co-signer. They’re the most easily accessible and the most flexible when it’s time to repay, so use them first. But to…
Ask Brianna: How to Say No to Being a Bridesmaid
“Ask Brianna” is a column for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I’m here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans — all…
