Shopping for a vehicle can be exciting, but with different model years, dealer incentives, financing offers, and monthly payment options, it can also feel overwhelming. Before heading to the dealership, a little preparation can help you make a confident financial...

Here’s how to check for gaps in your home insurance before it’s too late. You might assume you’re covered for repairs after a disaster because you have homeowners insurance. Unfortunately, you could be wrong. As extreme weather becomes more frequent and destructive,...

AI can help you research products and narrow your choices, but don’t trust it to reliably find the lowest price or a working coupon code. If you’re still doing your shopping the old-fashioned way — that is, all by yourself — it might interest you to know that 43% of...

More than a third of Americans (35%) say they’ll need to lean on credit to manage at least some of their expenses in September. Take these steps before more fall costs hit. Whether you’re feeling a nip in the air or it’s still sweltering hot where you live, fall is...

A rising cost of living has Americans tracking their spending more carefully, with millennials leading the charge. Consumer prices rose 3.5% over the past 12 months, as of June 2026. And while some inflation is normal for a growing economy, many Americans are feeling...

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...