Reward programs are growing ever more complex, while AI and Gen Z will begin exerting even more influence on the market. Last year was kind of a lot. Once-secure federal government jobs were slashed, and that was before the longest government shutdown in history. The...

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet has a weeklong challenge for you. We’re guiding readers through one practical money task a day for seven days to help start off the new year strong. If you can finish the...

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. If you’ve ever decided to save less cash in your retirement account so you could do more traveling or support an expensive hobby, you might be “soft saving” (and not even know it). Soft...

I save money by seeking alternatives, not suffering. You can do the same. Are you feeling financially stressed or fiscally encouraged this year? Over a third of Americans said they feel optimistic (35%) and/or confident (35%) about their finances going into 2026,...

Making a major purchase is different from shopping for groceries. Budgeting for big purchases is different, too. The holiday shopping season happens every year. So why can it still be so tough to be financially prepared? Thirty-one percent of 2024 holiday shoppers who...

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only.  Managing money doesn’t have to be complicated or time consuming. Still, about a third of Americans (32%) feel anxious about their finances going into 2026, according to a new NerdWallet...

Paying extra can mean faster appointments and closer attention, if it fits your budget. When Susie Felber’s primary care physician left to start a concierge practice last year, Felber didn’t initially follow her doctor, even though she loved her. Felber felt like she...

The amount of car insurance you need depends on your financial situation, where you live and whether you lease or finance your car.   How much liability insurance do I need? To drive your car legally, you need at least the minimum amount of car insurance required...

As we kick off a new year, it’s the perfect time to check off a popular resolution: creating a budget. When monthly expenses begin to pile up, it’s easy to ignore budget planning and hope that your monthly income covers all your costs and hopefully leaves a little...

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. The first rule of windfalls is to understand that everyone will handle coming into some extra cash differently. People have varying obligations, responsibilities and personal styles. “We...