Lauren Schwahn

Lauren Schwahn, a NerdWallet Personal Finance Writer, dives into the financial intricacies of marriage. She discusses how marriage can influence taxes, credit scores, and debt management between partners. They explore the misunderstandings surrounding joint credit and the importance of individual credit histories. The conversation also touches on estate planning, healthcare decision-making, and how to maintain financial transparency in a relationship. Plus, insights on how economic indicators often don't tell the full story for middle and low-income Americans.

Lauren Schwahn, a NerdWallet writer with expertise in credit and budgeting, joins to discuss vital strategies for protecting your Social Security number from identity theft. She offers practical advice on freezing credit and monitoring reports to safeguard personal information amid rising data breaches. The conversation also touches on current financial news, including inflation trends affecting consumer spending and how health insurance costs are rising. Finally, they discuss Halloween spending habits, providing an intriguing snapshot of seasonal financial behavior.