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Debt Management
Tax Day is Right Around the Corner: Don't Miss These Deadlines
Tax season is upon us, but when are taxes due in 2025? Here are four important tax deadlines you definitely don’t want to miss this year.
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
5 Types of Car Insurance Coverage That May Be a Waste of Money
The cost of owning a car goes well beyond the sticker price at the dealership. There are fuel costs, routine maintenance and, of course, car insurance. The seemingly endless options for car insurance can be overwhelming, so many drivers opt for coverage they don’t actually need. Liability coverage is the most basic form of car...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Bank of America Personal Loan Alternatives
Bank of America does not offer large, unsecured personal loans. But Bank of America does offer other types of loans and a short-term loan program called Balance Assist for amounts under $500. For anything long term or over $500, you’ll need to look elsewhere. We’ve gathered your options, and you’ll find some solid Bank of...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
College Students: Here’s Your Cheat Sheet to Budgeting 101
Let these money management tips serve as a crash course in budgeting for college students.
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
Understanding the Debt Avalanche Method
The debt avalanche method helps you pay down debt efficiently by tackling your highest-interest debts first. (Hint: That probably means credit cards.)
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Net Worth Calculator: What Is My Net Worth?
Net worth is assets (everything you own) minus liabilities (all that you owe). Everyone has a net worth number. Use NerdWallet's free calculator to learn yours.
Jun 27, 2026
Budget Planner
Financial Goals: Definition and Examples
Financial goals are objectives you set for saving and spending money. Examples include building an emergency fund, paying off debt and saving for retirement.
Aug 1, 2026
Banking & Credit
5 Things to Know About the Mesa Homeowners Card
Earn rewards on mortgage payments, day care, home improvement, maintenance costs and more with the Mesa Homeowners Card.
Apr 4, 2026
Banking & Credit
2023 Bank Reviews From The Penny Hoarder Experts
In 2023, there are more banks — or financial institutions that act like banks but technically aren’t — than ever. Brick-and-mortar banks where you can go inside and say howdy to a teller are still plentiful, but the visitors inside are fewer and fewer every year. The digital sphere is now filled with online-only money...
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
Weddings Are Back. How to Make Sure You Can Afford Them All (Without Racking up Debt)
How do we manage to attend all these weddings after the crazy financial year we just had? Here’s how to afford all the registry gifts and hotel rooms.
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
Yo-Yo Financing: Don’t Let a Car Dealer Pull a Switcharoo on Your Loan
Imagine you’re proudly driving around town in your new car when your cell phone rings. It’s the dealer telling you there is a problem with your financing. “Basically, they tell you that you've got credit [and a deal]. You drive the car home and then they call you back up and say, ‘oh by the...
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
15 Part-Time Jobs With Benefits (Health Insurance, Retirement & More)
You don’t have to work full-time to get full-time benefits. Many major employers extended benefits to part-time workers, including health insurance, sick days and retirement accounts. For the most part, there’s no federal mandate for employers to offer benefits to part-time workers (and no legal classification of what constitutes a part-time worker). But companies often...
Apr 4, 2026