Congratulations on your first credit card! Now it’s time to educate yourself on how to manage this shiny piece of plastic so that you can responsibly build your credit over time. Here are some tips to get you started: Only Charge What You Can Afford. You’re hanging out at the mall with a few friends, … Continued
My 20s have featured some big financial hits — and some painful misses. Among the successes: I finished school, got a great job and saved for retirement while paying student loan debt. After turning 29 a few weeks ago, I can honestly say that I feel pretty good about how I’ve managed my personal finances … Continued
“Ask Brianna” is a Q&A column for 20-somethings. I’m here to answer your questions about how to manage money, find a job and pay off student loans — all the real-world stuff no one taught us how to do in college. Send a question about postgrad life to askbrianna@nerdwallet.com and I’ll send back my best … Continued