Average Salary in the US: How Do You Stack Up?
The estimated yearly average wage for full- and part-time U.S. workers is $49,630, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data. But that’s not necessarily the number to…
Teddy Nykiel
Teddy writes about student loans, paying for college and personal finance for NerdWallet. Her work has been featured by the Associated Press, USA Today, the Chicago Tribune and Reuters. When she's not writing, she enjoys rock climbing, visiting farmers markets and doodling.
Posts by Teddy Nykiel:
How to Apply for a Job in 7 Steps
Getting hired is often a job in itself, but taking your job search one step at a time can make the process more manageable. Before we dive into the details, here’s…
How to Get a Job: 7 Tips for Applying in 2017
The U.S. unemployment rate hit its lowest point in more than a decade in May 2017. What does that mean for job seekers? Ninety percent of recruiters say candidates have…
General Partnership: Easy to Form but Lots of Liability
When you’re just starting your small business, a general partnership can be a good business structure to consider because it’s easy and inexpensive to set up. However, general partnerships also…
Fundation Business Loan Review
As the owner of an established small business, you may be looking toward the next step. Online lender Fundation is a good option for small business owners who: Want flexible…
Purefy Student Loan Refinancing Review
Purefy, formerly known as CordiaGrad, has been refinancing college debt since 2014. Like many student loan refinance lenders, it works with people who have undergraduate and graduate loans, and parents…
17 Top Job Search Engines in 2017
The internet may seem saturated with job search engines, but there’s likely one out there that can help you land a new gig you’re psyched about. Here are seven sites…
MoneyFix Podcast: Inside Student Loan Scams
This episode, Sean and Dayana are joined by NerdWallet education reporter Teddy Nykiel, who shares a story about Selina Leonard, a young woman with about $60,000 in student loans. Companies that promise student “debt…
MoneyFix Podcast: ‘What’s a Side Hustle and Should I Start One?’
This week, hosts Sean and Dayana talk side hustles — what they are, whether they’re worth it and how to spot scams. NerdWallet reporter Laura McMullen joins the discussion. Takeaway tips…
