Brianna McGurran

Brianna McGurran

Brianna McGurran is a freelance journalist and writing teacher based in Brooklyn, New York. Most recently, she was a staff writer and spokesperson at the personal finance website NerdWallet, where she wrote "Ask Brianna," a financial advice column syndicated by the Associated Press. As a spokesperson, she has also contributed her expertise to media outlets including The New York Times, ABC World News Tonight and the Today Show.

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