Sean Pyles is a debt writer at NerdWallet whose work has appeared in The New York Times, USA Today and elsewhere. His mission is to help consumers navigate their debt — and breakdown the stigma around debt along the way. Sean is also the host of NerdWallet's “SmartMoney” podcast, where we answer consumers' real-world money questions. Beyond writing about personal finance, Sean enjoys walking his dog and gardening. Email: [email protected].
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Maybe you’ve been working through credit card debt for a while now. Or maybe you racked it up recently as you prepared for the coronavirus lockdown. Regardless of how and…
Welcome to NerdWallet’s SmartMoney podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s question is from Andrew, who says, “I’ve been thinking about signing up for one of those…
If you’re like most people, you have credit card debt. The average U.S. household, for instance, has more than $15,000 in credit card debt. Successfully paying off your credit card…
