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Tax-Exempt Bonds: What They Are, How They Work and How to Invest
Tax-exempt bonds pay interest that is exempt from either federal or state income taxes — and in some cases, both.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
6 Ways to Reduce Financial Stress During Uncertain Times
Stress related to money is pervasive, but there are ways to handle it.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
Why Is Everything So Expensive?
During the pandemic, prices for goods and services skyrocketed as businesses grappled with COVID-19 and the economic turmoil that came with it. Now, tariffs threaten to reignite inflation.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
Will Prices Ever Go Down? For Some Things, They Already Have
You won’t see prices return to pre-pandemic levels but that doesn’t mean they won’t come down at all.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
What is a CPN? Credit Privacy Numbers Explained
A credit privacy number, or CPN, is a nine-digit identifying number similar to a Social Security number. Companies market CPNs to consumers as a shortcut to a fresh credit history. Their methods are often fraudulent
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
What Is a Junk Fee?
Junk fees can include the surcharges you pay on credit cards, bills, loans, air travel, hotel rooms and event tickets.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
What Is a Trade War and How Could It Raise Prices?
Trump’s new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China have launched a trade war as the U.S.’s biggest trade partners retaliate.
Aug 8, 2026
Investing
Survey: Women’s Finances More Precarious Than Men’s
A NerdWallet survey shows that women are less likely than men to have gotten a raise in the last year and some are dependent on their partner financially. Here are a few ways women can put themselves in a better money position this year.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
Get Ready to Pay More for Your Favorite Brands
Companies are issuing statements notifying shoppers to expect price hikes soon due to tariffs including Adidas, Microsoft and Target.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
Pharmaceutical Tariffs And Drug Shortages: How Costs Could Rise
Pharmaceutical tariffs are likely to drive up drug prices and worsen shortages in the U.S.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
How Much Does a Planet Fitness Membership Cost?
Planet Fitness memberships start at $15 or $24.99 a month before taxes and fees. Members also have to pay an annual fee.
Jul 11, 2026
Investing
What Are Stocks? Definition, How They Work
What are stocks? Stocks are an investment that means you own a share in the company that issued the stock. Simply put, stocks are a way to build wealth. This is…
Aug 8, 2026