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Resistant to Dynamic Pricing? You’re Likely Already Paying
One in five Americans resist dynamic pricing, according to a new survey, but many could be paying for it anyway.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
2024 Back-to-School Shopping Report
Back-to-school shoppers are taking steps to save on supplies and clothes for their kids for the upcoming year, according to a new NerdWallet survey.
Aug 8, 2026
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Treasurys Calculators
Use our Treasurys calculators to compare the return you may receive from investing in Treasury bills to Treasury notes or Treasury bonds.
Jun 27, 2026
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Even a Personal Finance Writer Could Use a ‘Body Double’
Personal finance writer Kimberly Palmer tries out "body doubling" to tackle money tasks. Here's what she learned and how it could help you.
Aug 8, 2026
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Could a ‘Body Double’ Help You Complete Money Tasks?
"Body doubling," which is gaining popularity outside the ADHD community, can be used to accomplish money tasks. Here are some guidelines to body double safely.
Aug 8, 2026
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Busting 5 Common Credit Misconceptions
Two thirds (67%) of Americans believed at least one of the five credit misconceptions we asked about. Here, we’re busting them.
Aug 8, 2026
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Half of Local U.S. Labor Markets Won’t Meet Future Workforce Needs
Half of all local labor markets are not on track to meet their own labor demands by 2031, according to a new report from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce.
Aug 8, 2026
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2024 Cost of Beauty Report
Spending on beauty products, services and procedures is sending some Americans into debt, a new NerdWallet survey finds. Social media may be part of the problem.
Aug 8, 2026
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Sales Tax: What It Is, Rates, Calculator
The sales tax you pay depends on the state where you made your purchase. Use our free sales tax calculator below to estimate your sales tax.
Jul 25, 2026
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Some People Are Down on the Economy — Here’s Why We Should Care
New NerdWallet data confirms that people feel the economy is worsening. Whether or not this sentiment is a sign of real problems, it shouldn’t be disregarded.
Aug 8, 2026
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FICO Score 9: What You Need to Know
The FICO Score 9 is a credit score model that gives less weight to medical debt, excludes paid collections and includes rent payments, if they are reported.
Aug 8, 2026
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When Bankruptcy Is the Best Option
Bankruptcy isn't the end of the world, and can even help your credit score. The important thing to know is when to stop digging a hole you can't escape.
Aug 8, 2026