Amanda Barroso
Lead Writer
Amanda Barroso is a personal finance writer who joined NerdWallet in 2021, covering credit scoring. She has also written data studies and contributed to NerdWallet's "Smart Money" podcast. Before joining the team, Amanda spent more than a decade covering issues facing many Americans, which includes her work as a writer at the Pew Research Center, a policy analyst at the National Women's Law Center and a college professor. Amanda earned a doctorate from The Ohio State University.
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What Is Credit and How Does it Affect Your Financial Life?
Credit is defined as the ability to borrow money to pay back later. A good credit history gives you more options.