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Retirement
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
Investing
4 Things Homebuyers Can Do About the Highest Mortgage Rates in 14 Years
Just when you thought the housing market couldn’t get any tougher, it throws another obstacle at you. Mortgages are getting more expensive. Interest rates on mortgages just climbed over 6%, the highest they’ve been in 14 years. In today’s turbocharged housing market, with its alarmingly high prices, this doesn’t make affording a house any easier....
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
What’s the Difference Between Debt Consolidation and Debt Restructuring?
Debt consolidation and debt restructuring both have a place in managing debt. Debt consolidation is a strategy that combines your debts. You use a loan or a large credit card to pay off all your debts, then repay that single loan. On the other hand, debt restructuring is when you negotiate with your creditors. You...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
4 Excuses People Have for Not Investing — and Why They Don’t Hold Up
Not an investor? Here are four excuses that people have for not investing. A here’s why those excuses don’t hold up.
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
12 Reliable Cars That Will Likely Last You 250,000 Miles
Because cars have gotten ridiculously expensive, today’s drivers are holding onto their cars for as long as they possibly can. The average vehicle on the road is now more than a dozen years old, which is an all-time record. Because we’re all driving our cars for longer than ever, it’s more important than ever to...
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
4 Best Brokers for Buying & Trading Penny Stocks: 2026 Picks
Penny stocks (also called OTC stocks) are low-priced securities that trade for less than $5 a share. Here are NerdWallet's picks for the best brokers for penny stock trading.
Apr 4, 2026
Taxes
Best Tax Software of 2026
We've rated and reviewed four top tax software providers — TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxSlayer, and TaxAct — comparing features, pricing and ease of use to help you find the best filing program for your needs.
May 2, 2026
Banking & Credit
Best Credit Cards for Wellness
However you define wellness, there's a credit card that can reward you for the spending you do to take care of mind, body and soul. Take a look at our top picks.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
Upside App Review: Is the Cash Back App Worth It?
Rising gas prices hurting your pockets? This free app offers up to 25 cents off on every gallon.
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
Kiss the Commute Goodbye With These 49 Home Business Ideas
Bitten by the entrepreneurial bug? Here are the 26 best home-based business ideas for 2019.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
2026 Guide To Ordering Checks Online
With the advent of debit cards, money transfer apps, tap-to-pay and online shopping, checks might seem like relics of the past. But many small businesses still operate with checks, and individuals might need personal checks for rent or utilities (or an easy — if not quaint — birthday present for a niece or nephew). Your...
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
The Best Money-Saving Ways to Find Deals for New Phones
There comes a time when you need to break up with the love of your life. Sure, your current cell phone has been a trustworthy and constant companion, but now you want to play the field. First, do you want the latest and greatest new cell phone on the market or one that’s been tested...
Apr 18, 2026