Q&A With Debt Free Guys: Navigating LGBTQ Financial Challenges
John Schneider and David Auten — also known as the Debt Free Guys — are personal finance authors and speakers who run a blog and host a podcast called Queer…
Valerie Lai
Valerie Lai is a former lead social producer and personal finance writer 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.
Posts by Valerie Lai:
What to Do When the Coronavirus Crisis Delays Your Wedding Day
Couples are often told to prepare for anything when it comes to their wedding, but a global pandemic isn’t typically something to consider. Now that most Americans have been ordered…
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…
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…
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…
What Is Student Loan Refinancing, Really?
In a nutshell, student loan refinancing is when a private lender pays off your existing loans and gives you a new loan with new terms. It costs nothing to refinance…
How I Ditched Debt: Redefining ‘Best Life,’ Scaling Back
In this series, NerdWallet interviews people who have triumphed over debt. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Paying off debt isn’t always a linear journey. For Sonia…
