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Striking Writer: ‘This Fight Is a Fight That Is Deep’
To learn about the ongoing writers strike, NerdWallet spoke with Sal Gentile, a WGA member and supervising writer and producer on “Late Night with Seth Meyers.”
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
54% of Engaged Americans Disagree With Partner on Financial Goals
A new NerdWallet survey, developed with advertising partner Zola, finds that many engaged Americans are facing money challenges while planning their weddings.
Jul 25, 2026
Budget Planner
54% of Engaged Americans Disagree With Partner on Financial Goals
A new NerdWallet survey, developed with advertising partner Zola, finds that many engaged Americans are facing money challenges while planning their weddings.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
UAW Worker: ‘These Jobs Were Gold Standard’
United Auto Workers is on strike against the Big Three auto companies. One UAW worker says they just want to "get back to a better standard of living."
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
Can Office-to-Housing Conversions Dent the Housing Crisis?
Could office-to-housing conversions play a material role in solving the housing crisis? NerdWallet spoke to Tracy Hadden Loh, a Brookings Metro fellow, to unpack the challenges.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
Americans Flock to Areas With Harshest Climate Change Effects
Among the fastest-growing counties in the U.S., all are considered at relatively high or very high risk of natural hazards, a new NerdWallet analysis finds.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
What to Consider Before Budgeting With the Cash-Stuffing Method
The cash-stuffing method of budgeting revives the popularity of an old concept. Here's what to consider before budgeting this way.
Aug 8, 2026
Taxes
When Can I Retire?
The earliest you can get Social Security retirement benefits is 62, but waiting boosts the benefit. Low expenses and other income may help you retire sooner.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
What Happens If the U.S. Can’t Pay Its Bills? ‘Catastrophe’
A default on U.S. debt could trigger a worldwide recession and upend stock markets in addition to wreaking havoc in Americans' financial lives.
Aug 8, 2026
Taxes
Taxpayer Bill of Rights: Rules the IRS Must Obey
The Taxpayer Bill of Rights lays out your rights in the tax code, and knowing them could help you get better service from the IRS.
Jul 18, 2026
Budget Planner
How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Child?
The adoption process can be long and cost anywhere from less than $1,000 to more than $50,000.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
Two More Reports Repeat: AI Will Probably Affect Your Job
Two new studies find that from two-thirds to up to 80% of jobs could feel the impact of AI language learning models like ChatGPT.
Aug 8, 2026