How to Get Traction on Paying Off Your Credit Cards in 2020
After Ashli Smith, 23, graduated from college last May, she wanted to pay off her credit card debts as soon as possible. She opted for the debt snowball method, or…
Kimberly Palmer
Kimberly Palmer is a credit card and personal finance expert at NerdWallet. She has been featured on the "Today" show and in The New York Times. She recently spoke at FinCon 2019, a national personal finance conference. She is also the author of three books about money: "Smart Mom, Rich Mom," "The Economy of You" and “Generation Earn.” Previously, she was a money editor at U.S. News & World Report and AARP. She’s always looking for new ways to teach her three kids about how to be smart with money. Email: [email protected]. Twitter: @KimberlyPalmer.
Posts by Kimberly Palmer:
Best Credit Cards for Sports Fans and Athletes
Whether you’re a die-hard sports fan or a parent who spends every weekend cheering on your child from the sidelines, there’s likely a credit card out there that can help…
4 Questions to Consider Before Opening a New Credit Card
When you’re offered a discount at the checkout counter in exchange for applying for a new retailer-branded credit card, it can be tempting, especially if you’re looking to defray big…
How Do I Get More Credit Card Points for My Great Taste in Shoes?
Nice shoes! How much? A hundred dollars? By any chance, did the store hand you back $5 that you could use toward your next pair or anything else you want?…
The Best Holiday Gift to Your Family? No New Debt
We’re entering prime shopping season: According to NerdWallet’s 2019 Holiday Shopping Report, Americans plan to spend an average of $825 on gifts during the 2019 holidays, ranging from clothing to…
5 Things to Know About the Houzz Credit Cards
Houzz (pronounced “howz”) offers a one-stop shop for homeowners looking to make improvements: It offers photogenic inspiration, sells everything from bathroom vanities to rugs, and connects you to professionals who can…
Why The Apple Card Could Make You Spend More
In addition to being made out of titanium and arriving in laptop-like packaging, the new Apple Card stands out for letting cardholders earn immediate rewards, dubbed “Daily Cash.” Unlike many…
5 Things to Know About the Key Cashback Credit Card
The Key Cashback credit card, issued by KeyBank, has an annual fee of $0 and features an appealing 2% cash back on every purchase, an ongoing flat rate that’s hard…
5 Credit Card Changes — With More Rewards, Less Fraud — Coming Soon
Credit cards are a little like sports cars: A newer, shinier, more exciting version that includes richer rewards or better fraud protection is often just around the corner. When 260…
How Store Credit Cards Can Leave You Unprotected
Few things can make consumers angrier than seeing charges on their credit card for items they didn’t buy, never received or aren’t happy with. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has…
