Nearly half of U.S. consumers have made purchases on social media, but social shopping comes with its own set of potential perils. When Ziwei Cong bought some sweatpants that caught her eye during a livestream shopping event on social media, she was disappointed when...

Wedding bells are ringing, and if you’re heading off to get hitched, it’s time to talk money with your spouse-to-be. A new NerdWallet survey on financial infidelity found that more than 2 in 5 Americans who have a significant other (43%) say they have withheld or lied...

There are many advantages and disadvantages to using cash, debit, or credit for your spending needs. When should I use cash? Cash is still the best option for small transactions. It is also helpful when shopping at places that don't accept debit or credit cards....

If you set money goals for 2023 back in January, now can be a smart time to check in on your progress. And if you didn’t, it’s not too late to create goals for the next six months and beyond. “If you don’t have your goals, everyone is so busy with life that a year...

A NerdWallet study found that a majority of Americans don't have a retirement-specific savings account, but it's easier than you might think to get started. Do you have a retirement savings account? If the answer is no, you’re among millions of Americans who don’t....

It is essential to start teaching your child about good spending habits from an early age. Then, as they get older, they will utilize those tips and be able to make smart financial choices for their own families. It can be difficult for a child to understand the...

It’s nearly summertime, and you know what that means: time to figure out how to pay for next year’s summer vacation! OK, maybe that’s not top of mind, but according to a new NerdWallet survey on summer travel, 26% of 2023 summer travelers will use a credit card to pay...

Memorial Day may mark the unofficial beginning of summer in the U.S., but it’s the days ahead of it that kick off big airport crowds. The holiday symbolizes the beginning of the summer vacation season for many Americans. But it’s hardly a vacation for airport...

With prices rising on everyday items, consumers can use tax refunds strategically to offset some of those costs. If inflation has eaten away at your budget the way waves erode a beach, then your tax refund might just provide a much-needed protective barrier. As of...

If you’ve been to a store lately, you know the cost of everything has increased. This is due to inflation, which is the rate of increase in prices over a given period. Inflation occurs when the supply of money grows too large relative to the size of an economy. When...