6 Options for When You Buy Now and Can’t Pay Later
“Buy now, pay later” can be a convenient payment method. But if you don’t factor the recurring payments into your budget, it can get messy. This is especially true if…
Melissa Lambarena
Melissa Lambarena is a personal finance writer who joined NerdWallet in 2016. Her prior experience includes nine years as a content creator for several publications and websites. Her work has been featured by The Associated Press, The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, USA Today and Yahoo Finance, among others. Melissa has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles. Email: [email protected].
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Chase’s Instacart Mastercard Is Coming Soon
Many consumers have shifted their grocery shopping habits from in-store to online during the pandemic, and Chase and Instacart are betting this trend will continue. The companies have announced that…
5 Things to Know About Nova Credit
Making a big move to the U.S. can already be a challenge for newcomers, but it’s even more difficult when you can’t get credit. It’s been a longtime obstacle for…
How One Family Saves Big With the Delta SkyMiles Gold AmEx
After snagging the welcome offer a few years ago on the , Ben Komenkul had sandy shores and palm trees in his future. The 45-year-old California resident used a portion of…
NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for December 2021
» This page is out of date One or more offers described in this article may have changed since it was published. See our best credit card tips for the…
Keep an Eye on Debt Using Creative Visual Aids
With an $82,000 pile of debt, buying a house seemed far in the distance for Ehren Sixon and his wife, Florida residents who embarked on a debt-free journey in 2016.…
NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for November 2021
The holiday season has finally arrived and, hopefully, this year you’ll be able to safely partake in some of the festivities instead of tuning in over a video call. This…
Best Credit Cards for Gamers
A credit card can be the real-life equivalent of a level-up tool or weapon in your favorite video game — a master sword that can help you slash costs. This is true…
Chase Offers a Higher Value on Apple Redemptions (Limited Time)
» This offer has expired The offer described in this article has expired. See our guide to Chase Ultimate Rewards® for current offers. In time for fall, Chase is making…
NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for October 2021
» This page is out of date One or more offers described in this article may have changed since it was published. See our best credit card tips for the…
