5 Ways to Spend Your ‘Fun Money’
Let’s be clear: Saving money is commendable. If you’re someone who regularly sets aside cash for an emergency fund, a future down payment, or retirement, you’re on the right track.…
Valerie Lai
Valerie Lai is a social writer at NerdWallet. She has written sponsored content for Business Insider and led influencer marketing campaigns at Disney Interactive. She currently lives in San Francisco, where she teaches yoga and eats a lot of ice cream despite being lactose intolerant. She has also lived in Texas, Shanghai and New York City.
Posts by Valerie Lai:
How I Bought a Home in Seattle
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. Seattle’s housing market is finally…
At Home on the Road: How They Bought an RV
Grant Sinclair and his wife, Bonnie, both 42, purchased their first RV in 2016 and document their nature-filled adventures across the country on their travel blog, Our Wander-Filled Life. The couple,…
Get Our Credit Card Pros’ Tips for Happier Holiday Travel
Traveling over the holidays doesn’t have to be an ordeal. In this series, we’re sharing expert advice to help you use your credit cards to travel smarter and focus on…
Your Money-Saving Guide to Holiday Vacations (or Staycations)
Traveling over the holidays doesn’t have to be an ordeal. In this series, we’re sharing expert advice to help you use your credit cards to travel smarter and focus on…
How I Bought a Home in Philadelphia
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. Like many people, Michelle Migliarese…
When I Choose a Hotel Over an Airbnb
As much as I tend to lean toward staying at an Airbnb, there are times when it simply makes more sense for me to opt for a hotel: If I’m…
Why I Prefer Airbnbs Over Hotels — and How They Save Me Money
Many travelers still prefer hotels over vacation rentals, but I choose an Airbnb almost every time. Over the years, I’ve stayed at more than two dozen, including a yurt in…
How I Bought a Home in Cincinnati
In this series, NerdWallet interviews new homeowners across the country about their unique homebuying journeys and the financial decisions that helped them get there. In May 2016, Nelson and Chelsea…
4 Savvy Strategies to Save Money on Car Expenses
Driving your car can bring you joy — and the freedom to go on road trips or see friends whenever you like — but paying for its upkeep can be…
