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What $20 Gets You at Gas Stations in Each State
Gas prices are falling toward four-year lows — but vary widely across the country. Here's how much gas $20 will buy you in each state.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
2024 Holiday Spending Report
NerdWallet’s annual holiday shopping and travel survey shows that spending is up for both categories this year, but some are still paying off their debt from last year’s holiday expenses.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
4 Social Media Money Trends Worth Knowing About
Half of Americans (50%) have heard of at least one social media money trend. Here are four you should know about.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
The Economic Sentiment and Data Divide
This report examines the disconnect between economic data and sentiment, and potential reasons for it.
Aug 8, 2026
Investing
Stock Trading vs. Investing: What’s the Difference?
Stock trading and investing both entail making money in the stock market, but that's about where the similarities end. Here's how they both work.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
Survey: Many Americans Lack Confidence in Financial Decision-Making
A new survey reveals fewer than half of Americans feel confident in their financial decision-making. Fortunately, there are worthwhile resources to aid in these high-stakes decisions.
Aug 8, 2026
Investing
How to Read Stock Charts: Quick-Start Guide
Stock market graphs don’t have to be a mystery. Here’s how to read stock charts for any company.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
CFPB Rule Would Help Medical Debtholders: Who Are They?
The CFPB has proposed a rule that would bar credit reporting agencies from sharing medical debt information with lenders — here's who that could benefit.
Aug 8, 2026
Investing
CFPB Rule Would Help Medical Debtholders: Who Are They?
The CFPB has proposed a rule that would bar credit reporting agencies from sharing medical debt information with lenders — here's who that could benefit.
Jul 25, 2026
Budget Planner
Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping
New federal data reveal fewer people are shopping on any given day, and they're also spending less time on it. But spending is up, likely thanks to how easy it is to shop without leaving home or even opening a wallet.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
Project 2025 Could Impact the Economy and Your Finances
Project 2025, a controversial conservative initiative by the Heritage Foundation, calls for giving the president more power, dismantling federal agencies, outlawing the abortion pill and other “extreme” actions.
May 16, 2026
Investing
Dividend Calculator: Returns on Reinvested Dividends
Our dividend calculator can estimate your long-term returns and tax liability on a dividend stock, assuming dividends are reinvested.
Jun 27, 2026