The 7 Financial Choices You’ll Regret 5 Years From Now
June 30, 2025
Nikkita Walker
Nikita Walker (she/her) is the content manager for Credit.com and an editor with a passion for financial justice. She's been a professional writer and editor for more than fifteen years, working to make all the content she touches accurate and accessible. She most enjoys creating easy-to-understand financial guides for people just starting their financial journeys and connecting with other experts to expand her own knowledge. When she's not editing, she's reading, checking on her little free diverse library, or working with her local mutual aid organization.
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