Jackie Veling, Senior Writer & Content Strategist - NerdWallet
How I Think About Money
“I think it's important to remove shame from money-related decisions. Many people struggle with debt at one point or another, and with the right strategy, you can find your way out.”
5+ Years of Experience
60+ Articles Written
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Previous experience
- Freelance copywriter and editor
- ACTIVE.com
Education
B.A. in journalism from Indiana University
Jackie Veling covers personal loans for NerdWallet. Her work has been featured in The Associated Press, the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Yahoo Finance and elsewhere. Her work has also been cited by the Harvard Kennedy School. Prior to that, she ran a freelance writing and editing business. She graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism.
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