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Anna Helhoski

Anna Helhoski

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Senior Writer and Content Strategist, NerdWallet

New York

Biography

I'm a staff writer for NerdWallet, a personal finance website. I cover topics related to student loans. Previously I was a reporter in the New York Metro area. I've additionally written for a variety of sources in past positions as media editor for a B2B conference company, digital editor for an audio production company, New York State government reporter and contributor for public and commercial radio stations. I'm based in New York City. I studied journalism with a concentration in political science at SUNY Purchase College.

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Content

Total articles 26383

  • What Is the U.S. Trade Deficit and Why Is Trump Focused On It?

    By Anna Helhoski Verified| NerdWallet Verified We believe everyone should be able to make financial decisions with confidence. And while our site doesn’t feature every company or financial product available on the market, we’re proud that the guidance we offer, the information we provide and the tools we create are objective, independent, straightforward — and free. So how do we make money? Our partners compensate us.

    By Anna Helhoski Verified · NerdWallet

    Apr. 17, 2025

  • Value of the U.S. Dollar, Explained

    By Anna Helhoski Verified| NerdWallet Verified We believe everyone should be able to make financial decisions with confidence. And while our site doesn’t feature every company or financial product available on the market, we’re proud that the guidance we offer, the information we provide and the tools we create are objective, independent, straightforward — and free. So how do we make money? Our partners compensate us.

    By Anna Helhoski Verified · NerdWallet

    Apr. 11, 2025

  • Federal job cuts by the numbers: Will layoffs affect the economy?

    By Anna Helhoski Verified| WKRG-TV (Mobile, AL) Verified (NerdWallet) – Tens of thousands of federal workers have been fired or left since President Donald Trump’s administration began and there are more cuts on the way. Federal agencies had until March 13 to submit plans for “large-scale reductions in force.” It’s unclear when the results of those plans will result in further layoffs.

    By Anna Helhoski Verified · WKRG-TV (Mobile, AL)

    Mar. 30, 2025

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Company Info

NerdWallet

NerdWallet, Inc. is a personal finance platform founded in 2009 by Tim Chen and Jake Gibson. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company serves nearly 23 million users monthly and went public in 2021. In 2023, NerdWallet reported $547 million in revenue. Originally launched as a credit card comparison tool, it has expanded to offer a wide range of digital tools, expert advice, and personalized recommendations across various financial categories. NerdWallet provides resources for credit cards, banking, loans, investing, insurance, and small businesses. Users can access comparison tools, guides, and educational content, as well as a mobile app that enhances their financial decision-making. The platform aims to bring clarity to financial choices, targeting individual consumers and small businesses seeking unbiased, data-driven recommendations.

San Francisco, California, United States

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Founded: 2009