“Ask Brianna” is a column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I’m here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans — all the real-world stuff no one taught us how to do in college. Send your questions about postgrad life to askbrianna@nerdwallet.com. Stories about student … Continued
Dan Brandt still has $32,000 in student loan debt, after earning his bachelor’s degree in marketing, but he’s not worried about paying it back. That’s because Brandt chose a major and a career with that debt in mind. “Money is a big deal for a 17-year-old kid that has nothing,” says Brandt, who graduated from … Continued
You probably know that your credit score could affect your life in many ways — from the apartment you rent to the interest rate on your car loan. But there are a few credit score myths that you — or your friends or family — may not know aren’t true. For example, marrying someone with bad credit … Continued