NerdWallet Experts’ Tips on Handling Finances During Coronavirus
The economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak may have you thinking about — and let’s be real, losing sleep over — your finances now more than ever. With bills, investments…
Valerie Lai
Valerie Lai is a lead social producer at NerdWallet. Her work has been featured by USA Today, MSN, SFGate and MarketWatch. She previously wrote branded content for Business Insider and led influencer marketing campaigns at Disney Interactive. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and primarily uses social media to document her outdoor adventures. Email: [email protected].
Posts by Valerie Lai:
How I Bought a Tiny Home Near Richmond, Virginia
In this series, NerdWallet interviews new homeowners across the country about their unique homebuying journeys and the financial decisions that helped them along the way. Email [email protected] to share your…
4 Money Lessons From ‘Love Is Blind’
Editor’s note: There are no spoilers here about the show’s finale. There is a lot to unpack after watching “Love Is Blind,” the unconventional reality dating show that rose to…
How I Ditched Debt: Rebounding From Bankruptcy
In this series, NerdWallet interviews people who have triumphed over debt. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Rashad Muhammad, a school principal and part-time real estate agent,…
How Often Should You Shop Around for Car Insurance?
Shopping for car insurance is less like shopping for a cast iron skillet or diamond ring — which are designed to last a lifetime — and more like replacing a…
9 Money Resolutions (and Tips) for 2020 From Our Experts
Even if you’re lukewarm about New Year’s resolutions (Kondo-ing your house may seem so 2019), now is an opportune time to give some thought to what you would like to…
How Can People Afford to Eat Out All the Time?
It’s rewarding to pursue a more frugal lifestyle by cooking more and eating out less. But that can make you feel as if you’re suddenly surrounded by people who are…
Can I Splurge on a Rideshare to Work Today?
Ridesharing apps make it easy to get around if you don’t have a car or when driving isn’t an option. If you’re pressed for time, or if you’d rather not…
What Kind of Salad Costs $14?
When your coworkers flock to the pricey salad chain around the corner every week for their $14 salad fix, it’s natural to ask: “What kind of salad costs $14? And…
How I Bought a Home in Atlanta
In this series, NerdWallet interviews new homeowners across the country about their unique homebuying journeys and the financial decisions that helped them along the way. Email [email protected] to share your…
