Erin El Issa
FOX8 WGHP
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Past articles by Erin:
3 common credit myths that could damage your score
Americans have misconceptions about credit that could hurt their credit scores. → Read More
How to start saving for your kids' college
A new NerdWallet survey found that 1 in 5 parents of children under 18 haven’t started saving for their children’s college education, but want to. Here’s how to begin. → Read More
5 Steps to strengthen your finances in 2022
Setting grand financial goals may not be realistic this year, but there are still smart steps you can take to shore up your finances. → Read More
2021 Credit Card Report: Lowered Limits Cut Spending on Cards
Nearly 1 in 5 credit card holders say the limit on one or more of their cards has been cut since the pandemic began, according to NerdWallet's annual report. → Read More
3 money habits to carry forward from the pandemic era
After a year of financial precariousness for so many, those who have the means may be setting 2021 money resolutions to get back on track. According to a new survey… → Read More
Change of plans: How the pandemic disrupts holiday travel
In 2020, just 24% of Americans are planning December holiday travel, and another 17% were unsure when asked in the first week of November. → Read More
5 Simple Ways to Get Out of Credit Card Debt Faster
If you must carry a credit card balance, do what you can to reduce interest costs. The less you spend on interest, the more money you have to pay down debt. → Read More
Average Debt Rises in Early 2018, but Student Debt Dips
Households with any kind of debt added an average of $338 to their balances in the second quarter of 2018. Credit card debt and mortgage debt both rose. → Read More
Can I Apply for Credit Cards I've Had Before?
Here’s what you need to know if you plan to apply for credit cards you’ve had in the past. → Read More
Nobody Likes Banking Fees — but 1 in 6 Won’t Try to Avoid Them
A NerdWallet survey finds that a significant percentage of Americans won't take steps to avoid money management fees. How would you fit into the findings? → Read More
Don’t Make This Common — and Costly — Credit Card Mistake
About 1 in 5 Americans (21%) have made a credit card payment 30 or more days late, according to a new NerdWallet report. The No. 1 reason for missing payments?… → Read More
Zap the Fees That Eat Away at Your Wealth
Americans may pay more than $369,000 in banking and investing fees over their lifetime, according to a new NerdWallet study. What’s worse is that most don’t even realize it: The… → Read More
3 Smart Ways to Supercharge Your Travel Rewards
More than a third of Americans who have a credit card that earns travel rewards (34%) say they often overspend on the card in order to earn more points or… → Read More
3 reasons to choose credit over debit — and when not to
Most Americans are more likely to choose debit over a credit for everyday purchases. → Read More
Are these 5 things worth credit card debt?
People don’t talk much about their credit card debt, but it’s common to have it. → Read More
3 reasons to choose a credit card over debit — and when not to
When Americans pull out their wallets, they’re more likely to choose a debit card (44%) over a credit card (34%) to pay for everyday purchases. → Read More
Learn the truth about overdraft fees — and save money
Overdraft coverage can be confusing, but doing these four things right can save you major cash. → Read More
What to weigh when considering a secured credit card
You can pump up your credit score using a secured credit card, but is it worth it? → Read More
Confusion About Overdraft Coverage Can Cost You Dearly
A new NerdWallet study finds many consumers have misconceptions about overdraft coverage, and it shows ways how the money spent on fees could be better directed toward your financial goals. → Read More
How to Build Credit
If you're building credit, secured credit cards or credit-builder loans may help, as can being an authorized user on a card with a long history of on-time payments. We outline five ways to build and establish your credit. → Read More