Tackle Your Debt With a Debt Tracker
Like many people with debt, you might not know how much money you actually owe or how long it will take to pay off. A debt tracker can help you…
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:
How I Ditched Debt: Holiday Bills Break a Couple’s Budget
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. …
Medical Bills Plague Millennials; These Tips May Be the Cure
Chrystal McKay knew enough about medical care costs that she skipped the ambulance ride after a car accident. A friend drove her to the emergency room. That saved her one…
9 Nerdy Financial Resolutions for 2019
Say hello to 2019! We’re here to help you easily make smart money moves this year so you can save more and spend more time doing the things you love.…
Holiday Shoppers, Beware of These 3 Identity Theft Risks
Big sales, must-have items and a list that just seems to get longer: Holiday shopping can drain your wallet and your sanity. Don’t let the stress erode your guard against…
MoneyFix Podcast: Travel-Hack the Holidays
Welcome to this episode of the “MoneyFix” podcast! Your hosts, Dayana Yochim and Sean Pyles, answer your real-world money questions with the help of NerdWallet’s in-house financial experts, so you…
How Long Does a Judgment Stay on Your Credit Report?
With recent changes to credit reporting, civil judgments no longer appear on credit reports. This change means civil judgments have no effect on your credit score. Previously, civil judgments remained…
Tax Lien on a Credit Report? Not Anymore
Tax liens — paid and unpaid — are no longer counted on credit reports. That means a tax lien won’t impact your credit score anymore. Previously, tax liens stayed on…
How Long Does a Foreclosure Stay on Your Credit Report?
Foreclosure happens when you default on your mortgage and your lender takes ownership of the home. A foreclosure will remain on your credit report for seven years and bring down…
How I Ditched Debt: Changing Habits, Budgeting for a Baby
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. …
