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Budget Planner
What Is Amazon Prime Reading and How Do I Get It?
Prime Reading, which is free for Prime members, provides access to a rotating collection of digital and audiobooks, magazines and other titles through the Kindle app.
Aug 8, 2026
Investing
What Is a Union and How Does a Union Work?
A union is a group of workers who join together to negotiate pay, benefits, scheduling and other workplace policies and conditions.
Aug 8, 2026
Taxes
Wash-Sale Rule: What It Is, How It Works
A wash sale is the sale of a security at a loss and a subsequent immediate repurchase. The wash-sale rule prohibits deducting losses associated with wash sales.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
Where to Park Cash if You’re Worried about the Stock Market
If long-term investing has you spooked in this economy, consider shorter-term options like high-yield savings accounts, CDs and Treasury bills.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
What Does It Mean to Be Rich? We Asked 3 People.
Six-figure earners share how they define wealth, and why a big salary doesn’t always mean financial freedom.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? A Guide to Liquidation and Debt Relief
Chapter 7 bankruptcy can erase your overwhelming debt, such as from credit cards or medical bills. Here's what you need to know about Chapter 7 bankruptcy and how to file.
Aug 8, 2026
Investing
Forex Trading for Beginners
Forex trading involves trading one form of currency for another. Investing in forex is complex, but it can be lucrative.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
Goodbudget Review: A Hands-On Digital Envelope System
In this Goodbudget review, we found that the app has many helpful features but may be high-maintenance for some.
Aug 8, 2026
Investing
Are You Making These Retirement Mistakes? How a HENRY Can Prepare
Three in 10 “HENRYs” don’t feel confident they’ll have enough money to retire, according to a new NerdWallet survey.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
Four Frequent Money Worries – And What To Do About Them
Nearly 4 in 5 Americans (79%) had concerns about their current financial situation, according to an April 2025 NerdWallet survey. Here's how to handle four of the biggest money concerns.
Aug 1, 2026
Investing
What Is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)?
The CFPB, created in the wake of the 2008 banking crisis, has been targeted for possible elimination.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
4 Ways to Become Your Own Consumer Advocate
With consumer protection agencies scaling back, consumers can take steps to protect their financial well-being.
Aug 8, 2026