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
Thirty-eight percent of American households carry credit card debt from month to month, and that total debt adds up to $918 billion. The Federal Reserve estimates the average household balance is more than $16,000. And the average U.S. household is paying $6,658 a year in interest alone, or 9% of its income. This news is discouraging, … Continued