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A Guide to Foreign Transaction Fees
Airline tickets, checked bag fees, hotel bookings, outrageous rental car prices — these are the vacation costs you’ve probably budgeted for. But when you travel abroad, you may also need to plan for foreign transaction fees every time you swipe your card. Some debit and credit card issuers offer cards without any foreign transaction fees,...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
10 Things You Should Know About the Home-Buying Process
Buying a home isn’t as simple as signing on the dotted line. Here are 11 things about the home buying process your Realtor wants you to know.
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
Protect Your Home by Understanding Homeowners Insurance Costs
Your home is likely your most expensive asset, and protecting it can be pricey. So, how much does homeowners insurance cost? The short answer is: It depends. “The landscape is changing quickly for homeowners insurance,” said Craig Peterson, an agency owner for American Family Insurance in Overland Park, Kansas. “Insurance companies are getting much more...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
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Sarah Kuta is an education reporter in Boulder, Colorado, with a penchant for weekend thrifting, furniture refurbishment and good deals. Find her on Twitter: @sarahkuta.
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
3 Best Real Estate Crowdfunding Investment Platforms
See NerdWallet's picks for the best online real estate investing platforms and learn more about this relatively new investment vehicle.
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
Car Insurance Is Highway Robbery — Here’s How to Pay Less This Year
Our guide takes you through every step of how to shop for car insurance, including using comparison tools to get the best coverage at the best price.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
The 6 Best Language Learning Apps to Get You Talking
Learning a new language is not only fun, you can also make new friends while traveling or talk to bilingual family members. Plus, knowing another language is a marketable skill in a variety of fields. Many of the best language learning apps are inexpensive — you will pay less than the price of a takeout meal each...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Is It Worth Paying an Annual Fee for a Credit Card?
Credit card annual fees can be a pain, but there are times when it can be worth forking them over in exchange for a slew of money-saving perks and benefits.
Apr 25, 2026
Investing
Index Funds Can Help You Get Rich (but It’s Not Going to Happen Overnight)
Here’s why including low-cost index funds in your 401(k) and IRA can save you tons of money in the long run.
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
11 Smart Ways to Save Money on Your College Textbooks
Trying to save money in college? Look no further than your list of textbooks. We’ve found 10 easy ways to save a ton of cash on your college textbooks — no matter what or where you study.
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
Shopping Addiction: Signs, Symptoms and How to Stop Compulsive Buying
We’ve all been there. A stressful day never seems to end and there’s only one thing that can make it better: the intoxicating hope of a new purchase. Perhaps your pulse starts racing at the sign of a new sale or the sight of a new blouse in the fitting room. Shopping addiction is a...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
The 7 Best Money Transfer Apps of 2024
Yup, I’m one of those people who always wrote a trusty check or counted out cash when I owed someone money. But these five money transfer apps have changed everything.
Apr 18, 2026