How Much Should I Spend on Rent?
Before you start scanning Craigslist and Zillow for rental options, determine how much you can truly afford. Here are a few ways to figure that out. The 30% rule One…
Kelsey Sheehy
Kelsey Sheehy is a personal finance writer for NerdWallet with a passion for savings hacks. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, USA Today, Money, CBS News and The Associated Press, where she writes a syndicated column about millennials and money. Kelsey has made appearances on programs such as the "Today" show, FOX News, NBC News and "ABC World News Tonight" and has been quoted by national publications including CNBC, MarketWatch, Bustle and The Zoe Report. Before joining NerdWallet, she wrote about college and how to pay for it at U.S. News & World Report. Kelsey has a master’s in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. Email: [email protected].
Posts by Kelsey Sheehy:
Mastering the Awkward Financial Talk
Money, it’s a gas. Unless you need to borrow some from your parents. Then it’s a conversation many adults will avoid at all costs, even if it means paying for…
How I Ditched Debt: A Spender, a Saver and Dreams of a Family
In this series, NerdWallet interviews people who have triumphed over debt. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Kendall Berry was watching the royal wedding in her dorm room…
6 Empowering Money Moves to Boost Your Financial Confidence
Raise your hand if you feel confident about your finances. Not feeling it? That’s OK. Perhaps you’re among the 60% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, or one of the…
Can I Afford the Extra Guacamole?
“The guacamole costs extra. Is that OK?” It’s a simple but loaded question. You want the guac. You need the guac. But can you afford the guac? The extra dollar…
You Lost Your Job? Here’s How to Find Your Financial Footing
It doesn’t matter if you were fired or laid off, whether you saw it coming or were completely blindsided: Losing your job is disorienting. You’ll feel like you’re in a…
Cell Phone Black Friday 2019 Deals: Are They Worth It?
NerdWallet is here to help you win Black Friday, while leaving your budget intact. We spend the time, you save the money. Visit regularly for holiday tips and announcements about…
6 Surprising Sales to Shop on Black Friday
Black Friday sales on big-screen TVs and Instant Pots might get all the love, but they are far from the only deals in town. A wide range of items, from…
Don’t Ignore the Signs of Financial Abuse
Nearly 70% of millennial women have experienced financial abuse by a romantic partner. Let that sink in for a second. That means, for every 10 women you know in that…
Start With a Money Summit to Hit Your #couplegoals
Spreadsheets and savings goals aren’t sexy. That’s probably why great love stories, when retold, don’t delve into household finances. But money is a central part of any relationship. And how…
