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What is Generational Wealth? How You Can Build it Through Investing

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What is Generational Wealth? How You Can Build it Through Investing

Generational wealth is something future generations can benefit from, and it can start with you. Learn how to build wealth through investing from three financial advisors.

Aug 8, 2026

How to Balance Competing Savings Goals

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How to Balance Competing Savings Goals

Deciding how to prioritize different savings goals can be overwhelming, but financial experts recommend ordering them by urgency.

Aug 8, 2026

3 Ways to Fight Inflation and Win the Long Game

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3 Ways to Fight Inflation and Win the Long Game

Some of the best strategies to fight inflation align with the best ways to manage your money.

Aug 8, 2026

5 Apps To Find Cheap Gas

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5 Apps To Find Cheap Gas

Gas prices remain higher than they were a year ago. Get relief at the pump with these apps to help you find cheap gas.

Jun 27, 2026

Survey: Crypto Is Popular but Plagued With Misconceptions

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Survey: Crypto Is Popular but Plagued With Misconceptions

Cryptocurrency is a mystery to people who don’t use it, and a source of confusion even for those who do, a new NerdWallet survey finds.

Aug 8, 2026

Why Managing Your Money Starts With Your Emotions

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Why Managing Your Money Starts With Your Emotions

Feelings about money, often rooted in childhood, can interfere with our ability to make smart money decisions now. These steps can help you understand your emotions.

Aug 8, 2026

Spring-Clean Your Finances With Some Automation

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Spring-Clean Your Finances With Some Automation

Automating paying bills and saving money can save time, but be strategic with your approach and check in regularly to make sure things are on track.

Aug 8, 2026

Taxpayers Waste Billions on Filing Federal Returns

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Taxpayers Waste Billions on Filing Federal Returns

Taxpayers who qualify to file their federal tax return for free could be overpaying by as much as $13 billion per year.

Jul 25, 2026

Taxpayers Waste Billions on Filing Federal Returns

Taxes

Taxpayers Waste Billions on Filing Federal Returns

Taxpayers who qualify to file their federal tax return for free could be overpaying by as much as $13 billion per year.

Aug 8, 2026

How to Negotiate Your Way to a Richer Life

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How to Negotiate Your Way to a Richer Life

Knowing how to negotiate can boost your finances. These tips can help you ask for more pay or a better deal and avoid conflict over household money choices.

Aug 8, 2026

Survey: Less Than Half of Women in U.S. Invest in the Stock Market

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Survey: Less Than Half of Women in U.S. Invest in the Stock Market

Over half of Americans currently invest in the stock market, but this is true for only 48% of women, compared to 66% of men, according to a NerdWallet survey.

Aug 8, 2026

The High Price of Money Shame

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The High Price of Money Shame

It’s common to have money anxiety, but feeling shame over financial setbacks can lead to harmful behaviors. Reaching out for help can break the cycle.

Aug 8, 2026

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