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Does Checking Your Credit Score Lower It?
Checking your credit lowers your credit score only if it's a hard inquiry — one made to evaluate a credit application. Checking your own score won't hurt it.
Jun 20, 2026
Need Help Paying Bills? Try These Resources
When you can't pay all of your bills, cover the essentials first. Check out this guide to finding help, which bills must be paid and which can wait.
Jun 20, 2026
News Roundup: Shutdown Looms, Ticketmaster Targeted, EV Tax Break Ends
Turn to the Nerds to learn how a government shutdown could affect you; about legal challenges to Ticketmaster's practices; and the end of the EV tax break.
Jun 13, 2026
Asset Allocation: How to Do It and Why It Matters
Asset allocation is the distribution of assets or a portfolio into various asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, cash, real estate or alternative investments.
Jun 20, 2026
What Buying Tickets Was Like … Before Ticketmaster
Before Live Nation / Ticketmaster came to dominate the scene, you had to line up in person — at some unusual places — to get your concert passes.
Jun 20, 2026
How to Save on Tickets to Live Events in 2025
Learn how to avoid hidden fees and inflated resale prices when attending concert, sports, theater and other events.
Jun 20, 2026
Ticketmaster Finds Itself in Federal Crosshairs Again
The FTC accuses Live Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster’s parent company, of coordinating with ticket brokers who dominate online ticket sales.
Jun 20, 2026
DOJ Files Antitrust Suit Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster
The Department of Justice is suing Ticketmaster/Live Nation on antitrust grounds.
Jun 20, 2026
How Much Does an Equinox Membership Cost?
An Equinox membership varies by location and the number of clubs you want to access.
Jun 20, 2026
How Much Does a Gym Membership Cost? What to Consider
Gym memberships cost $10 to $100 per month, typically. When deciding on a gym membership, consider the cost, location, amenities and more.
Jun 20, 2026
Prime Gaming Is Free With Amazon Prime; Here's What You Get
Amazon Prime Gaming is a free gaming platform for Prime members. It can be an economical way to access games because of the other benefits of Prime.
Jun 20, 2026
What Does Pay Yourself First Mean?
Also known as reverse budgeting, this money strategy prioritizes savings and investing by putting money toward those goals first — then paying necessary bills and debt payments.
Jun 20, 2026