Good debt vs. bad debt: How different debts affect your finances
Not all debt is bad. Or, for that matter, good. Find out the differences here.
3 min read
Jun 25, 2024
Ivana Pino
Former Growth Editor, Credit Cards
EXPERTISE
- Personal finance for women
- Debt management and credit-building
- Budgeting and career advice
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in Digital Journalism and Political Science, Syracuse University
About the author
Highlights
Worked as a finance writer for CNBC and theSkimm
Graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University
Experience
She graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University with a degree in Digital Journalism and a second degree in Political Science.
Previously, she worked as a finance writer for CNBC and theSkimm. She is extremely passionate about creating inclusive financial content and making sure that it reaches a wide range of readers from all types of backgrounds.
As a first-generation American and college graduate, Ivana became passionate about finance because of the tremendous impact that personal finance content had on her own life. She hopes to continue to build on her expertise and help others get the information they need to make smart financial decisions.
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