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Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping
New federal data reveal fewer people are shopping on any given day, and they're also spending less time on it. But spending is up, likely thanks to how easy it is to shop without leaving home or even opening a wallet.
Jun 20, 2026
Project 2025 Could Impact the Economy and Your Finances
Project 2025, a controversial conservative initiative by the Heritage Foundation, calls for giving the president more power, dismantling federal agencies, outlawing the abortion pill and other “extreme” actions.
May 16, 2026
Resistant to Dynamic Pricing? You’re Likely Already Paying
One in five Americans resist dynamic pricing, according to a new survey, but many could be paying for it anyway.
Jun 20, 2026
2024 Back-to-School Shopping Report
Back-to-school shoppers are taking steps to save on supplies and clothes for their kids for the upcoming year, according to a new NerdWallet survey.
Jun 20, 2026
Even a Personal Finance Writer Could Use a ‘Body Double’
Personal finance writer Kimberly Palmer tries out "body doubling" to tackle money tasks. Here's what she learned and how it could help you.
Jun 20, 2026
Could a ‘Body Double’ Help You Complete Money Tasks?
"Body doubling," which is gaining popularity outside the ADHD community, can be used to accomplish money tasks. Here are some guidelines to body double safely.
Jun 20, 2026
Busting 5 Common Credit Misconceptions
Two thirds (67%) of Americans believed at least one of the five credit misconceptions we asked about. Here, we’re busting them.
Jun 20, 2026
Half of Local U.S. Labor Markets Won’t Meet Future Workforce Needs
Half of all local labor markets are not on track to meet their own labor demands by 2031, according to a new report from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce.
Jun 20, 2026
2024 Cost of Beauty Report
Spending on beauty products, services and procedures is sending some Americans into debt, a new NerdWallet survey finds. Social media may be part of the problem.
Jun 20, 2026
Sales Tax: What It Is, Rates, Calculator
The sales tax you pay depends on the state where you made your purchase. Use our free sales tax calculator below to estimate your sales tax.
Jun 20, 2026
Some People Are Down on the Economy — Here’s Why We Should Care
New NerdWallet data confirms that people feel the economy is worsening. Whether or not this sentiment is a sign of real problems, it shouldn’t be disregarded.
Jun 20, 2026
FICO Score 9: What You Need to Know
The FICO Score 9 is a credit score model that gives less weight to medical debt, excludes paid collections and includes rent payments, if they are reported.
Jun 20, 2026