There are banks that want to give you more than $100 to open a new account. The catch? You might need to make a minimum deposit. Or receive a direct…
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The stock market clawed back from a midday drop Friday after coming to the edge of its first bear market since the beginning of the pandemic.
Being in debt feels like you’re always a step behind. It doesn’t help that debt is spoken about as something that’s your fault — too much online shopping, or too…
My mom died at age 61, when I was 31. Seeing her headstone in a field of others smacked me with a brutal, if obvious fact: Everyone, including everyone’s parents,…
If your home’s value has soared, congratulations. If you decide to sell, beware. Financial advisor James Guarino says some clients don’t realize that home sale profits are potentially taxable until…
Consumers face rising prices almost everywhere they turn, including on basics like gas and food. At the same time, rising interest rates can translate into higher credit card payments for…
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Inflation is up, the stock market is down, and I bonds have suddenly come into vogue due to an unprecedented interest rate of 9.62%. But while I bonds can help…
Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This episode, Sean talks with NerdWallet travel editor Kevin Berry about his recent trip to Costa Rica.…
PennyWorks explains the five ways that inflation is affecting interest rates set by the Federal Reserve.
You’ve heard of golden handcuffs. That’s when a company compensates you generously to discourage you from taking a job elsewhere. Some of us restrain ourselves with another type of golden…
A new type of scam has emerged in the hype-filled world of cryptocurrency: the "rug pull." Here's a closer look at the scam and more of the week's best money reads.
Here's a look at the best travel rewards cards that provide travel insurance.
Given high gas prices, it might make sense that your next vacation involves an electric vehicle rather than one that’s gas-powered. Whether you’re renting an electric car for the first…
The 15/3 credit card payment hack has no merit for improving your credit scores.
Before the pandemic, entrepreneurs Liz Eddy and Alyssa Ruderman had trouble getting venture capitalists to invest in their end-of-life planning app Lantern. Potential business partners were skeptical as well. “We…
The wild ride of real estate continues, impacting housing markets far and wide, including existing homes, new construction homes, condos, apartments, manufactured homes and land.
Savvy travelers know to include travel insurance in their vacation budget and to buy a policy when they book their trip. Doing so provides the longest period of coverage and allows you to take advantage of coverage that must be added shortly after you pay your first trip deposit. But a lot can change before […]
If your stop-work date is on the horizon, here’s what you should understand about how inflation affects your retirement.
Here’s why a recession may be a possibility in the near future and the various strategies that you can use to stay on top of your debt if a recession hits.
After losing much of their influence over recent decades, U.S. labor unions have witnessed a major revival during the pandemic. Labor unions declined in the latter half of the 20th century as members aged and the political landscape changed. Today, the massive impact of Covid-19 has contributed to a resurgence of interest in unions. A […]
Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a discussion of the student debt new high school grads — and…
Before you RSVP, weigh important factors — from airfare costs to your relationship with the couple — and consider these ideas for fitting attendance into your budget.
A new type of scam has emerged in the hype-filled world of cryptocurrency: the “rug pull.” The scam, which gets its name from the expression “pulling the rug out,” involves…
Believe it or not, there are ways to improve your car deal even after the ink is dry on the sales contract.