Most parents financially support their young adult children. Communication and deadlines can help. Kids, it turns out, need their parents even after they’re all grown up. About 6 in 10 parents say they’ve helped their young adult children financially within the past...

Insurance rates may be going up, but considering some simple steps could help you get cheap car insurance. Shopping for cheap car insurance can feel like hunting for Black Friday deals. You know what you want, but you have to compare different prices from different...

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only.  Summertime often coincides with big spending on summer camps, travel and other seasonal fun. That can make fall the ideal time to focus on money management. There’s still time to make...

Things are (finally) getting better for home buyers. Here’s your playbook to navigate the remainder of an unpredictable year. At the risk of jinxing it, things are looking up for home buyers. The average rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage has dropped for three...

Instead of using credit to stay afloat with regular expenses, consider some of these alternatives to keep your finances on track. By now, the higher cost of goods and services may have prompted you to consider using buy now, pay later plans, credit cards or other...

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. The term “self-care” might conjure images of relaxing bubble baths or massages. But true self-care encompasses your finances, too. “Self-care is about taking care of yourself so you can...

When shopping online, there’s more to consider than what to buy and how much to spend. If you plan to shop marketplaces such as Amazon, Etsy and Walmart that host third-party sellers, you’ll also want to watch out for scams. Derrek Casebolt thought he was getting a...

Maintaining solid credit can open doors to financial goals, but misunderstanding how credit works can make your efforts futile. As part of the 2024 State of Consumer Credit study, a NerdWallet survey conducted online by The Harris Poll asked more than 2,000 adults a...

The 60/30/10 budget may help you better manage your expenses in an economy with high inflation. You may have heard of the 50/30/20 budget. With this popular budgeting method, you allocate up to 50% of your after-tax income for needs like your rent or mortgage, 30% for...

It’s hard to believe Amazon.com started back in July 1995 as an online retailer that sold books only. Almost 30 years later, it’s likely the first place you look when you get the idea to buy anything. Retailers like Walmart, Best Buy and Target can be...