Feb 27, 2026
Reward programs are growing ever more complex, while AI and Gen Z will begin exerting even more influence on the market. Last year was kind of a lot. Once-secure federal government jobs were slashed, and that was before the longest government shutdown in history. The...
Feb 25, 2026
The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet has a weeklong challenge for you. We’re guiding readers through one practical money task a day for seven days to help start off the new year strong. If you can finish the...
Feb 18, 2026
The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. If you’ve ever decided to save less cash in your retirement account so you could do more traveling or support an expensive hobby, you might be “soft saving” (and not even know it). Soft...
Feb 11, 2026
I save money by seeking alternatives, not suffering. You can do the same. Are you feeling financially stressed or fiscally encouraged this year? Over a third of Americans said they feel optimistic (35%) and/or confident (35%) about their finances going into 2026,...
Feb 4, 2026
Making a major purchase is different from shopping for groceries. Budgeting for big purchases is different, too. The holiday shopping season happens every year. So why can it still be so tough to be financially prepared? Thirty-one percent of 2024 holiday shoppers who...
Jan 30, 2026
The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. Managing money doesn’t have to be complicated or time consuming. Still, about a third of Americans (32%) feel anxious about their finances going into 2026, according to a new NerdWallet...
