Susan Shain

Susan Shain

Susan Shain is a writer who specializes in turning complex financial topics into engaging and accessible articles.

Expertise: Credit cards, personal finance, student loans

Experience: Susan has been covering personal finance for years, previously as the senior writer at The Penny Hoarder and a staff writer at Student Loan Hero.

Popular articles from Susan

A woman smiles as she uses her phone and holds her credit card above her notebook while having breakfast outside.

Can You Use a Credit Card on Venmo?

Thinking about adding a credit card to your Venmo account? Make sure you first understand ...

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