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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].

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Yes, You Should Ask Your Parents About Their Financial Plans

Kelsey Sheehy
April 19, 2019

Parents are often more than happy to offer financial advice to their kids. They like to feel needed and want to make sure you’re on solid financial ground. But it’s…

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Paying Debt Back Home Vexes Expats

Kelsey Sheehy
March 15, 2019

A close friend recently told me: “If I’d waited two years, my education would have cost half as much.” Not because she would have chosen a different graduate program or…

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What Is the Expected Family Contribution?

Kelsey Sheehy & Anna Helhoski
March 1, 2019

The Expected Family Contribution, or EFC, is an estimate of the amount of money that your family can contribute toward your college education. It’s a crucial component in determining the total…

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Student Loan Wage Garnishment: How Default Can Gut Your Paycheck

Kelsey Sheehy
June 5, 2019

Student loan wage garnishment works like this: Default on your federal student loans and the government can take up to 15% of each of your paychecks to satisfy the debt. That…

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Quick Ways to Save More Money in 2019

Kelsey Sheehy
Jan. 4, 2019

Cheers, friends! It’s a new year. Time to set some well-intentioned — but typically doomed — resolutions. Lose 20 pounds. Read 50 books. Save $5,000. Those big resolutions are sexy.…

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11 Easy, Affordable DIY Holiday Gifts

Kelsey Sheehy
Dec. 10, 2018

No need to ditch your frugal lifestyle around the holidays. You can save money, and earn bonus points for thoughtfulness, with a homemade gift.   Chapman gets the same satisfaction…

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Millennial Money: How to Just Say No to Gift Exchanges

Kelsey Sheehy
Dec. 3, 2018

Your college roommate. Your current roommate. Your book club. Your brunch crew. Your office secret Santa. Your cousins. Your siblings. Your parents. Your partner. Their parents. As your social circle…

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4 Questions to Ask Before You DIY

Kelsey Sheehy
Oct. 22, 2018

Sameer Patel loves to DIY. He’s built a weight rack for his home gym, rebuilt a swing for his son and welded a fire pit for his backyard. So when…

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Pantry Staples for Cheap, Healthy Meals

Pantry Staples for Cheap, Healthy Meals

Kelsey Sheehy
Oct. 19, 2018

Pantry staples are a frugal cook’s friend. With a few key ingredients at the ready, you can easily trade takeout for tasty homemade meals — a move that will benefit your…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Frugal Living: 24 Easy Ways to Start Saving

Kelsey Sheehy
Sept. 13, 2019

Frugal living isn’t about being stingy; it’s about being resourceful. It’s about finding ways to save where you can — whether via coupons, freebies or DIY hacks — so you…

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