How to Save Money With Credit Cards When Prices Are High

Bonuses, rewards and 0% APR periods can help with inflation, but so can thoughtful redemptions and periodic reviews of what your card may be costing you. With annual inflation up to 3.3% in March 2026 largely due to gas prices, consumers are feeling pinched — and...

Joy-Based Budgeting: Does It Actually Work?

How spending on things that make you happy could help you reach your long-term goals. What if those fancy foamy coffees you love aren’t just allowed in your budget, but encouraged? Or taking a salsa class, or buying gardening supplies? Welcome to joy-based budgeting:...

5 Ways to Be ‘Money Proud’

Money advice isn’t one-size-fits-all. How we navigate finances differs based on our backgrounds, priorities and family structures. For LGBTQ+ consumers, that can mean traditional money advice doesn’t always apply, says Nick Wolny, a personal finance columnist...

I Cut $122 From My Monthly Budget – Here’s How

Here’s how I’m saving nearly $1,500 this year by cutting out unnecessary subscription costs. Paid subscriptions are ubiquitous and many want to cut back: According to a recent NerdWallet survey, more than half of U.S. adults (55%) plan to significantly decrease the...

How Much Do You Know About Money? Take the Quiz

Test your understanding of financial concepts, and find resources to build your knowledge. Money touches just about every part of our daily lives. It influences what we buy, where we live and how the future unfolds. If you’ve paid higher prices at the gas station or...