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: spyles@nerdwallet.com.