Mar 12, 2025
Splurging can be a smart move, but it often requires proactive planning. Sometimes, even budgeting experts say it’s OK to splurge. For Jen Smith, co-host of the “Frugal Friends Podcast” and co-author of “Buy What You Love Without Going Broke,” responsible splurging...
Mar 5, 2025
Here are some things to consider before using your tax refund to make a dent in your debt. Households are carrying record levels of debt. Balances climbed to $18.04 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for...
Feb 28, 2025
More than half of Americans still think a 20% is required to buy a home. This longstanding myth could get in the way of homeownership goals. Scraping together a down payment for a home is a challenge, especially in today’s housing market. But one persistent financial...
Feb 26, 2025
A new NerdWallet survey finds that 22% of Americans have made impulse purchases that have significantly impacted their finances in the past 12 months. Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line....
Feb 19, 2025
Launching a successful side hustle requires embracing your passion and life experience. When it comes to launching a side hustle after years of experience in the working world, Kathy Kristof, founder of the website SideHusl.com, says you have a choice: Either start...
