Emmanuel Nyame
- Social Impact Entrepreneurship
- Economic & Public Policy
- Social & Consumer Finance
- Startups & Small Business
- Financial Planning & Budgeting
- Certificate in Journalism, New York University
- Certified Project Manager, PMP, Project Management Institute
- BA Economics with Mathematics, University of Ghana
Emmanuel Nyame is a member of Bankrate’s Financial Expert Review Board and CEO of Twelvenets, leading campaigns that drive community and economic growth.
With a background in economics and 16 years of experience, He spent his formative years serving business accelerators and venture capital firms, helping prepare startups for funding opportunities, including through SXSW’s Pitch program, whose finalists have raised over $23.2 billion since 2009. He also serves as a Global Communications and Engagement Specialist at the United Nations Foundation. He has led campaigns and corporate match-donation efforts, raising over $7 million for social impact initiatives.
He is a FERD’s List Europe honoree and two-time nominee for the Global Business Hall of Fame. His success in launching and effectively running a student loan campaign in high school through the Junior Achievement Company Program influenced his career path.
As a Bankrate expert reviewer, Emmanuel provides insights on social and consumer finance, economic policy, and financial planning, helping readers navigate key financial decisions with clarity and impact.
Finance is more than numbers—it’s a tool for empowerment. The right financial decisions can turn ideas into impact and vision into lasting change.
— Emmanuel Nyame
Emmanuel's latest articles
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Granite State Management & Resources: A former student loan servicer
If GSM&R was your servicer, here’s what to know.
1 min read Dec 23, 2024 -
How to endorse a check: A step-by-step guide
We list seven ways to endorse a check and how to process it correctly and securely.
4 min read Dec 23, 2024 -
Can you pay student loans with a credit card?
You can pay for your student loans with a credit card, but you may have to get creative.
5 min read Dec 23, 2024 -
5 popular investment strategies for beginners
A good investment strategy minimizes your risks while optimizing your potential returns.
7 min read Dec 23, 2024 -
How college students can get emergency financial aid
A few types of emergency assistance are available for college students.
5 min read Dec 15, 2024 -
I wrote about personal loans for the last year. Now I’m ready to bust some myths.
Don’t fall for personal loan misconceptions.
5 min read Dec 06, 2024 -
When you don’t get the credit card rewards you expected
On rare occasions, credit card processing codes result in unexpected rewards payouts.
4 min read Dec 06, 2024