About Priya Nandakumar
Priya is an Accredited Financial Counselor® who has coached more than 2,000 working households through budgeting, emergency savings and debt repayment plans. She writes our repayment and money-management guidance.
Priya has worked as a nonprofit financial counselor, helping working households build paycheck-based budgets and repay short-term debt. Her repayment and money-skills guides turn that one-on-one coaching into step-by-step plans anyone can follow.
Credentials & experience
- Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®)
- M.A. Family Financial Planning
- 2,000+ households counseled
Areas of expertise
- Budgeting on variable income
- Debt repayment planning
- Emergency savings
- Financial coaching for working families
Articles by Priya Nandakumar (7)
- 7 Ways to Pay Off Your Balance Faster
- Budgeting Between Paychecks: A Simple System That Works
- How to Build an Emergency Fund on a Small Income
- AutoPay Guide: Set It Up, Pay Extra and Know Your Rights
- What Happens If You Miss a Payment?
- Minimum Payments Explained: What You Owe Each Cycle
- Earned Wage Access Compared
Articles fact-checked by Priya Nandakumar
- The Cooling-Off Period: How the 10-Month Rule Works
- Bi-Weekly vs. Monthly Payments: Choosing a Schedule
- 9 Common Myths — and the Facts Behind Them
Priya Nandakumar follows our editorial policy. Content is educational and is not individualized financial or legal advice.