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What to Say to Your Landlord If You Can’t Afford Next Month’s Rent
Many renters know the familiar dread when the first of the month is coming and they know they can’t cover the rent. But now’s not the time to bury your head in the sand. By exercising your negotiation muscle, you may be able to strike a deal with your landlord that prevents the worst-case scenario:...
Apr 18, 2026
16 Make-Your-Own-Schedule Jobs You Can Do From Home
Want to work from home? These solid companies have awesome BBB grades and let you set your own schedule…
Apr 18, 2026
Broke? Busy? Bored? Presenting 31 Side Hustles (With Resources to Help You Get Started)
Side hustles can be a great way to boost your income and pursue your passions. Here are 10 of the best side hustles to consider.
Apr 18, 2026
Make Sure Variable Expenses Don’t Derail Your Budget With These 4 Tips
We break down ways to manage your variable expenses so they don’t throw you off budget.
Apr 18, 2026
7 Things You Need to Know About How to Get a New Job in 2025
There are about 7.7 million job openings in the U.S. While there is a great demand for people to fill these jobs, there are also record numbers of employees changing careers, hopping into a job search and swapping old jobs for better ones. So, if you are hoping to get hired, you need to stand...
Apr 18, 2026
How Buying in Bulk Can Save You Money Right Now
It might seem counterintuitive, but one potential way to fight inflated food prices? Buy more — in bulk. Done right, buying in bulk can help reduce spending, even if you’re a household of one. And most of us could use a break on our grocery bill. Overall, food prices in November rose 2.6% over the...
Apr 18, 2026
Is an REI Membership Worth It?
Is paying $30 for an REI membership really worth it? If you shop there more than once, the answer is likely “yes.” REI Co-op sells pretty much all the outdoor gear you could ever want, besides fishing poles and hunting rifles. That gear comes with a one-year return policy, free shipping and a 10% rewards...
Apr 18, 2026
2021 American Household Credit Card Debt Study
NerdWallet's annual household debt study finds that debt has increased over the past 12 months and the cost of living is growing faster than household incomes.
Apr 4, 2026
22 Cheap Summer Cocktails: Big-Batch Drinks to Pour Out at Your Next Party
Summertime, and the living’s easy — especially with these summer cocktails. Best of all? You won’t break the bank or have to buy ingredients you’ll never use again to make these summer drinks.
Apr 4, 2026
Here Are 2 Top Ways to Invest Your Money in 2019
Only 37% of Americans under the age of 35 are investing in the stock market. Why? We’re scared of risking too much. Here are three easy ways to wade into investing. (It’ll pay off!)
Apr 4, 2026
Mystery Shopper Jobs: The 9 Best Companies to Work for in 2026
Want to become a mystery shopper? If so, we’ve found the nine best mystery shopping companies to work for. Mystery shoppers go by a few different names, including evaluators and secret shoppers. But regardless of the name, the job is the same: mystery shoppers document their experiences to help businesses that deal with the public...
Apr 6, 2026
How to Be Debt-Free
Learn to be debt-free from people who worked hard to get there, then posted about it.
Jun 13, 2026