3 Simple Things Anyone Can Do to Stay Out of Debt
With a swipe here and a swipe there, it can be easy to live your life on plastic and pile up debt. You’re not alone: U.S. households carried credit card…
Sean Pyles
Sean Pyles is a debt writer at NerdWallet whose work has been featured in The New York Times, USA Today and elsewhere. He works to challenge the stigma of debt and show consumers the best options for handling their own debt. Beyond writing about personal finance, Sean enjoys watching RuPaul's Drag Race and gardening.
Posts by Sean Pyles:
Car Payments Out of Control? Retake the Wheel
Maybe you lost your job, bought too much car or got into a loan you just can’t afford anymore. No matter why your car payments have become unaffordable, it’s important…
Consumers Credit Union Auto Loans: 2018 Review
Good for: Borrowers who want flexible loan terms and like the services offered by a credit union Consumers Credit Union offers an array of auto loans to a wide range…
Good Debt vs. Bad Debt: Know the Difference
Before you take on any debt, consider whether a car loan or new credit card will help meet your financial goals — or cripple them. The kind of debt you…
Credit Card Payoff Calculator: When Will You Be Debt-Free?
Monthly credit card payments can seem endless. Use this credit card payoff calculator to see when you’ll be debt-free, and how much sooner you can be out of debt by…
Why Waiting to File Bankruptcy Can Hurt You
Filing for bankruptcy is often seen as an admission of personal and financial failure. Many people try hard to avoid it, but they end up paying the price for waiting.…
CarFinance.com Car Loans: 2018 Review
Good for: Borrowers with poor credit who want fast preapproval CarFinance.com is a direct lender offering new and used car purchase loans, as well as auto loan refinancing. The lender…
What Is Identity Theft?
Identity theft takes many forms — from a stolen Social Security card to someone taking your tax refund to a data breach at a company — but the basics are the…
Pare Down the Price of a Move to a New State
Moving to a new state can bring opportunity, adventure — and increased financial strain. From packing boxes to settling into your new home, moving costs can add up. But you…
How I Ditched Debt: An Olympian’s Medal-Worthy Juggling Act
In this series, NerdWallet interviews people who have triumphed over debt using a combination of commitment, budgeting and smart financial choices. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. What…
