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How Neurodiversity Affects Your Money
Money management can be challenging for everyone and advice isn't always tailored to neurodiverse people. These tips can help you find an approach that works for you.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
Pandemic at 3 Years: How Our Financial Lives Have Changed
NerdWallet highlights some of the biggest changes seen over the last three years to how we live, work, travel, save, spend and manage money.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
A Guide to Low Income Home Energy Assistance Programs
Low income home energy assistance programs can help families keep their homes heated or cool. Here's a guide to applying and qualifying for assistance.
Aug 8, 2026
Investing
How to Retire 10 Years Early
A new NerdWallet survey finds that retiree-hopefuls plan to leave full-time work at age 57, on average. Here’s how you can bow out of the workforce a decade early.
Aug 8, 2026
Investing
Survey: Some Americans who plan to retire say they’ll leave the workforce early
Most Americans plan to retire, and those who do plan to retire expect to quit full-time work at age 57, on average, a new NerdWallet survey finds.
Aug 8, 2026
Taxes
Billions Spent on Tax Returns That Could Be Filed for Free
The lowest earning 70% of taxpayers can file for free online using tax software — but relatively few do. The result is billions in needless consumer spending.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
How to Safely Use Payment Apps
Scams are common on peer-to-peer payment apps, but you can keep your money safe.
Aug 8, 2026
Taxes
NerdWallet 2023 Tax Report
Americans set to file taxes for the 2022 fiscal year are looking for ways to reduce their bills and support tax credits for green improvements.
Aug 8, 2026
Investing
Pension Lump Sum or Annuity? How to Decide
Whether to take a lump sum or annuity from a pension should be more about mitigating risk than maximizing returns.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
How Generational Trauma Affects Your Finances and How to Heal
Generational trauma affects your financial habits and how you feel about money. Here are some steps you can take to heal your relationship with money.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
2022 Holiday Shopping Report
Most Americans (84%) plan to buy gifts for friends and loved ones this holiday season, spending $823, on average, according to a new NerdWallet survey.
Aug 8, 2026
Investing
Crypto Calculator: A Simple Way to Estimate Profits or Losses
Use live prices from more than 200 cryptocurrencies to quickly estimate your rate of return.
Jul 25, 2026