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Supreme Court Rejects Payday Lender Challenge to CFPB Funding
On May 16, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of federal funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Jun 20, 2026
You Can’t Escape Climate Change, but in Some Areas, Risk Is Lower
There is no place on Earth that is immune to the impact of climate change, but some places are less exposed to risk than others.
Jun 20, 2026
My Teen Loves ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ — and So Do I
We pressed ‘play’ to humor her, but now I’m humming the songs while I cook dinner.
Jun 20, 2026
When to Exercise Stock Options
The best time to exercise stock options depends on whether your options have value, whether your company is public or private, and your financial and tax goals.
Jun 20, 2026
This Tariff Loophole Kept Cheap Stuff Cheap; Now, It’s Ending
The end of the de minimis exemption means even small items purchases direct from overseas seller will be subject to tariffs.
Jun 13, 2026
Best Time to Buy a Mattress
Some of the best times to buy a mattress include holiday weekends, early spring and end-of-year sales. Here’s how to get a good deal throughout the year.
Jun 20, 2026
Incentive Stock Options: How ISOs Work vs NSOs
Incentive stock options (ISOs) are the right to purchase shares of an employer's stock for a fixed price. The option's value rises when the share price rises.
Jun 20, 2026
Roundup: Tariffs Are Coming for Your Coffee (and Matcha)
Weekly roundup of NerdWallet news: Tariffs brew trouble for the coffee industry; matcha supply no match for demand; Americans and alcohol.
Jun 13, 2026
Fed Chair Powell Hints at Possible Incoming Rate Cut
Speaking at Jackson Hole, Fed Chair Jerome Powell opened the door to a potential rate. NerdWallet economist Elizabeth Renter breaks down what that means for the Fed’s policy path.
Jun 13, 2026
Asked on Reddit: Should I Save for My Retirement or My Child’s Education?
If you’re choosing between saving for your own retirement or your child’s education, it usually makes sense to put yourself first.
Jun 20, 2026
Can Your Matcha Addiction Survive a Shortage and Tariffs?
Matcha’s social media-fueled boom faces soaring coasts as demand rises, shortages worsen and tariffs hit.
Jun 13, 2026
Many Americans are Stressed About Money, 6 Ways to Cope
More than half of Americans (51%) regularly stress out about money, according to a NerdWallet survey.
Jun 20, 2026