The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. Whether leaving the workforce is just around the corner or decades away, it’s always a good time to consider: Are you financially on track to retire? A NerdWallet survey, conducted...

Financial experts weigh in with some tried-and-true advice for getting ahead during expensive times. A Redditor recently shared that even on a salary of $88,000 at age 29, they are struggling to pay their bills. Between a mortgage on a “starter home,” supporting a...

Raising your insurance deductibles can be a quick way to save on premiums, my data analysis found — but it’s not free money. I know it sounds like one of those “one weird trick doctors hate” ads, but I slashed my car insurance premium in less time than a World Cup...

If you decide to buy a new home before selling your old one, a great real estate agent can help manage the web of transactions. It might feel like a high-wire act at times, but it’s absolutely possible to buy a new home before you’ve sold your old one. Vickey Barron,...

Recent data suggests that the majority of Americans' feeling that they're in control of their daily finances may be more felt than earned. Three-quarters of Americans (75%) feel in control of their day-to-day finances, according to NerdWallet’s August Financial...

Talking openly about your money choices may make it easier to hit your financial goals. If you don’t like talking about money, you’re probably not going to like loud budgeting, but you may want to consider it anyway. That’s because loud budgeting is a way to get clear...

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. Saving for college has been a financial challenge for me ever since becoming a mom. Like many money-related questions, there are no cookie-cutter answers that apply to everyone. Rather,...

New data suggests that some households are providing financial help to loved ones even with strained budgets of their own. When family asks for money help, your decision can be muddied by guilt, obligation, cultural expectations and a desire to make sure loved ones...

Credit card marketing contains a lot of fluff. Pay attention to what features really matter, and ignore the stuff you’d get with any card. To stand out in the highly competitive credit card market, issuers often load up their advertising with features and perks that...

A simple rule can prevent you from overdoing it with a home equity line of credit. Home equity lines of credit, or HELOCs, come with a lot of benefits. These include flexibility, low rates (compared to personal loans and credit cards) and a long payoff window. The...