How to Pay for an Expensive Summer Move
Packing your things and moving to a new home is a financial hurdle even in the best of times, but higher demand for moving-related services in the summer can send prices skyrocketing. If you’re wondering how to pay for an upcoming move, there are financing options,...
6 Tips to Help Pay Down Student Loans
College graduation can bring both excitement and anxiety for students gearing up for the next stage of life. While employment prospects for 2023 grads are mostly positive, many are starting their professional careers with a lot of debt, which can be overwhelming. The...
Shopping on Social Media the Smart Way
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...
Marriage and Money: 5 Truths to Tell Before You Tie the Knot
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...
When Should You Pay with Cash, Debit, or Credit?
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....
It’s Time to Set and Vet Money Goals Midyear
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...
How to Kick-Start Your Retirement Savings
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....
Tips to Teach Children How to Save and Spend
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...
4 Steps to Having a Debt-Free Summer Vacation in 2024
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...
The Busiest Days to Fly Around Memorial Day 2023
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...