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Applying to college typically comes with some uncertainty, but this year’s applicants are tackling one additional question: What should you do when a pandemic has limited what goes into your…
This one goes out to all you lovebirds who got engaged over the holidays and are now left planning a wedding with zero event-planning experience. Somehow you’re expected to craft…
Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we usually answer your real-world money questions. But in this episode, we continue our series on financial dreams, with conversations with Nerds who…
Years ago, a friend who needed cash sold me a $100 Nordstrom gift card. I wish I knew where the heck I put it. Gift cards are a popular holiday…
Airline rewards programs are complicated. It might seem like you need a Ph.D. in complex systems (or at least fine-print reading) to understand them. But underneath the complex gobbledygook lies…
Navigating hotel rewards programs can be a daunting task. From point-earning promotions to elite status upgrades and thousands of other factors, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Yet, for most travelers,…
Investing your money can be an emotional affair. On one hand, you might be excited about creating financial stability and building wealth. On the other hand, you might feel some…
2021 was a year of financial strain for many Americans: Household debt and the overall cost of living increased, while median household income decreased, according to NerdWallet’s annual household debt…
Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a conversation about how to craft and achieve your money resolutions in…
Brian Gawthrop has waited over six months to remodel his home. The Washington state-based certified financial planner and his wife have a long enough wish list to keep a contractor…
Sooner than you may realize, your credit score will start to matter. A solid credit score can be the difference between qualifying for an apartment or a low-interest car loan…
You probably know to plan and save for the big and boring expenses, aka financial needs. But what about the fun stuff? Expenses that don’t put a roof over your…
It can cost thousands of dollars to do an unpaid internship, and many take on credit card debt to get by. Here are ways to limit that high-interest debt.
Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we usually answer your real-world money questions. This episode, we kick off our series all about financial dreams, with conversations with Nerds who…
January mortgage rates forecast I predict that mortgage rates will stay about the same in January. They’re more likely to dip modestly than to rise. The omicron variant of COVID-19…
January mortgage rates forecast I predict that mortgage rates will stay about the same in January. They’re more likely to dip modestly than to rise. The omicron variant of COVID-19…
In addition to the new year bringing confetti and a fresh calendar, it’s a time to set big money goals for the next 12 months. That might mean finally paying…
More Americans worry about unexpected medical bills than any other expense, according to polls by the Kaiser Family Foundation in 2018 and 2020. Unfortunately, those bills aren’t rare: 18% of…
With vehicles in short supply at the dealership, more shoppers are ordering cars from the factory. In return for a wait of a few weeks — or months — you…
Here’s how to stand out in a crowd of homeowners vying for a contractor’s attention.
As another year greets us, people around the world have started finessing their New Year’s resolutions. Here’s one surprising resolution, reported by an AmEx Trendex travel trends poll conducted in…
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events each year. While most Americans watch the big game with family or friends, some devoted football fans attend in person.…
Cities and states are shelling out serious cash to lure remote workers.
Here’s your guide for what to buy (and skip) in January, based on NerdWallet’s analysis of historical sales cycles, along with a little speculation in what’s been an unpredictable retail environment.