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Taxes
Medical Expense Tax Deduction: How to Claim in 2026
If you or your dependents have paid a lot of medical bills, keep those receipts — they might cut your tax bill, thanks to the medical expense deduction.
Aug 1, 2026
Taxes
Back Taxes: How to File Past-Due Returns
Back taxes refer to unpaid taxes from the current or previous years. The IRS starts charging penalties and interest on late or unpaid taxes the day after the tax filing deadline for that year.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
6 Ways to Get Cheap Movie Tickets
Tips for getting cheap movie tickets include joining loyalty programs, using coupons and getting gift cards from Costco.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
5 Ways to Get Free or Cheap Museum Admission
You can get free or cheap museum admission by reserving tickets through the library, visiting on a free day and more. Here are five ways to save.
Aug 1, 2026
Investing
Best Foreign and International Stocks: Up to 90% Annual Performance
Investing in international stocks can diversify your portfolio, leading to lower volatility and better returns. Here's how to invest in foreign stocks.
Aug 1, 2026
Investing
Magnificent Seven Stocks: Up to 71% Annual Performance
The Magnificent Seven stocks, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla, are tech giants. Should you invest?
Aug 1, 2026
Investing
What Are Liabilities? Definition, Examples and Net Worth Impact
Liabilities are debts, such as loans and credit card balances. Subtract your liabilities from your assets to find your net worth.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
The Average Stock Market Return: About 10%
The average stock market return over the long term is about 10% annually. That's what buy-and-hold investors have historically earned before inflation.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
What Is the Cash Stuffing Envelope Budget System?
Cash stuffing — also called the envelope budget system — is where you portion out money into envelopes. It can benefit impulse spenders and new budgeters.
Aug 1, 2026
Investing
Bonds vs. Stocks: A Beginner’s Guide
Here’s a beginner’s breakdown of bonds vs. stocks, the risks they present and how to include both in a thoughtfully constructed investment portfolio.
Aug 1, 2026
Investing
NerdWallet Book Club
Welcome to our book club, where we read one personal finance book together — and talk to the author — every quarter.
Aug 1, 2026
Investing
NerdWallet Book Club
Welcome to our book club, where we read one personal finance book together — and talk to the author — every quarter.
Jul 25, 2026