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    A subsidiary of New York Community Bancorp has agreed to buy all the loans and deposits of Signature Bank. The institution failed two days after Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, and global financial markets continue to respond to the biggest bank failure since the Great Recession. On March 20, Flagstar Bank officially assumed control of Signature Bank’s...

      If you follow the rule of thumb that households should spend no more than 30% of gross income on rent, then most U.S. cities are unaffordable.  A monthly NerdWallet rent-to-income ratio analysis of 225 cities in the U.S. finds that, based on the most recent data, 65% of rents on the market are equal to or...

      While inflation might have finally reached its peak, many Americans continue to struggle with high prices. Especially challenging is the fact that the spending categories with the greatest price increases are necessities, which are difficult to cut back on: over the last three years, the big…

      Sometimes, it pays to be a loyal customer. Airline miles, loyalty reward points, anniversary freebies, the coveted platinum membership tier — all of these incentives are designed to keep you committed to your favorite brands. But loyalty is typically a one-way street when it comes to car insurance."Insurance companies are there to make money," says...

      Many older adults are using medical marijuana to treat a variety of conditions, but experts say that conflicting laws, unclear safety standards and complicated rulemaking processes mean it could be years before Medicare may cover the drug.One in five Medicare recipients currently uses medical marijuana, according to an April 2022 poll by the Medicare Plans...

      Google says it plans to increase the monthly price of its streaming television service, YouTube TV, by $8 beginning in April, according to an email sent to subscribers on Thursday. YouTube TV subscribers will see their monthly cost rise from $64.99 to $72.99 — a 12% increase. Google cited increased content costs as the reason for...

      The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments.Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions.This week’s episode starts with a discussion about...

      There are a lot of things to consider when starting a side gig while having a 9-to-5 job. This includes understanding how to plan for taxes, budgeting for your side income and deciding how you want your money to work for you. 

      Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode is part of our new series called "This or That," where the NerdWallet Travel team compares different ways to travel.Check out this episode on either of these platforms:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOur takeTravel credit cards generally earn points that you can redeem...

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      Need gift ideas to help with the ladies in your life? This list will surely help you make the grade.

      At the beginning of the year, many people have their eyes set on goals. Some of these goals may include increasing your income, starting a dream business, or both if you’re reaching for the stars. Before you get your hands dirty in the sometimes chaotic combination of formal employment and entrepreneurship, here are a few...

      Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics, Stacker listed the 50 most selective colleges in the United States. The institutions are ranked according to acceptance rates.  

      First Ticketmaster provoked the ire of Swifties — fans of pop star Taylor Swift — and now it's coming for another group of devotees in decidedly darker clothing: fans of The Cure. Anyone who attempted to purchase Verified Fan presale tickets on Wednesday was met with an array of added fees that, in some cases, more...

      Money management can be tough for anyone. And one-size-fits-all financial advice can leave neurodiverse (also called neurodivergent) people who are struggling with their finances feeling stigmatized, or at a loss for how to control their finances. But financial wellness is possible, by leaning on resources that target the neurodiverse community and making strategic use of...

      Using a credit card for your daily purchases can net you rewards and give you purchase protection that debit cards can't match. Using a credit card for daily purchases can lead to overspending and result in high-interest debt. Both of these statements are true, but the latter statement tends to be truer for me, a...

      Stacker has curated a gallery of the 50 college majors that go on to earn workers the most money. Results show a stark difference between higher wages for STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) versus non-STEM majors.