6 Ways to Get Free Money From the Government
Whoever said “nothing in life comes free” didn’t take into account government programs that help people pay for things like college, day care and a new home. Most of these…
Kelsey Sheehy
Kelsey Sheehy is a staff writer at NerdWallet covering household spending. Her work has appeared in the Miami Herald, USA Today, Money, CBS News and The Associated Press. Before joining NerdWallet, she wrote about college and how to pay for it at U.S. News & World Report. She's a fan of puppies, college football and eating ice cream for breakfast.
Posts by Kelsey Sheehy:
How Undocumented Immigrants Can Get Bank Accounts
If you don’t have a Social Security number or are undocumented, you can still get a bank account. Here’s how to get one and why it’s important — even for…
4 Ways to Curb Your Online Shopping Enthusiasm
Browse. Click. Buy. Repeat. Shopping online has never been easier. Nearly every need or want can be fulfilled and at your door in 48 hours or less, thanks to sites…
Engaged? Bucking Tradition Can Help You Save Big
When Morinda Birkl gets married in October, she won’t be carrying a bouquet. There will be no bridal party, and her wedding reception won’t feature a DJ. Birkl, 29, and…
4 Reasons It’s Smart to Buy a Used Cell Phone
Shante Wilkerson bought her first used phone in 2016, and she’ll never go back to buying new. “I can’t justify it financially,” she says. “If a new phone isn’t free,…
Want to Buy Organic? 3 Steps to Avoid the Fakes
Short of growing your own food or visiting the producer yourself, there’s no way to be 100% certain the food you purchase is grown in an organic, sustainable way, experts…
How to Make Money on Twitch
Twitch is the go-to platform for gamers, with more than 2.2 million broadcasters each month and 15 million active users each day, all playing or watching other people play video…
Best Cell Phone Plans for Seniors
Unlimited high-speed data, video streaming and mobile hot spot are now standard for most cell phone plans. But those features don’t always meet the needs of senior citizens, who may…
Best Costco Cell Phone Plans
Costco is known for its great deals on bulk items. What it’s less known for: cell phone plans. The warehouse store carries cell phones and plans from the Big 4…
Consumer Cellular Cell Phone Plans
Consumer Cellular offers flexible, no-frills plans aimed at the senior demographic and those who don’t use their phone often. It topped the most recent Consumer Reports wireless survey in customer…
