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…
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 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…
What Is Student Loan Refinancing, Really?
It’s understandable if your student loans are taking a backseat to other, more pressing matters, like finding a roommate, saving up for a car or meeting work deadlines. But taking…
4 Student Loan Refinancing Myths Debunked
Student loan refinancing almost seems too good to be true, but it’s not a scam. When a lender pays off your existing student loans and replaces them with a new…
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 Sears,…
Budget Diary: ‘Budgeting Date Nights’ Help One Couple Stay On Track
Budget Diary is a series that shows how real people budget by asking them to document their budget over a typical month and reflect on their spending and saving habits.…
How I Bought a Home in Las Vegas
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 first-time…
