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Best Credit Counseling Services

Banking & Credit

Best Credit Counseling Services

Forbes Advisor compared top-rated credit counseling services to help you find the best solutions for your unique situation and needs.

Jul 25, 2026

How I turned clutter into $500 cash with my first garage sale

Budget Planner

How I turned clutter into $500 cash with my first garage sale

Learn how a NerdWallet writer combined a garage sale and Facebook Marketplace to make extra money — and the tips that can help you do the same.

Jul 25, 2026

Georgia Power Proposal Could Help Customers Lower Summer Energy Bills—Here’s What To Know

Budget Planner

Georgia Power Proposal Could Help Customers Lower Summer Energy Bills—Here’s What To Know

A new Georgia Power program, if approved, could lower electricity bills this summer. Here’s how to maximize your savings.

Jun 6, 2026

Compare Current Jumbo Mortgage Rates Today

Banking & Credit

Compare Current Jumbo Mortgage Rates Today

Jumbo mortgages offer higher financing limits and various terms to meet different borrower needs.

Jul 11, 2026

Current Second Home Mortgage Rates

Banking & Credit

Current Second Home Mortgage Rates

Second home mortgages can be beneficial if you want to invest in a vacation home or a short-term rental. However, rates often change based on market conditions.

Jun 20, 2026

Dealing With Debt Collectors: Your Rights and How to Protect Yourself

Budget Planner

Dealing With Debt Collectors: Your Rights and How to Protect Yourself

Got debt collectors on ya? Don’t pay right away. Instead, check the facts, know your rights and make a plan to deal with your debt.

Jul 25, 2026

How Much Does an Uber Driver Make? I Drove for Uber to Find Out

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How Much Does an Uber Driver Make? I Drove for Uber to Find Out

I learned more than I earned testing Uber driver as a side hustle.

Jul 25, 2026

Capital One 360 Bank Review

Budget Planner

Capital One 360 Bank Review

Offering checking accounts, savings accounts and CDs, Capital One bank also provides a great mobile app.

Jul 11, 2026

Best Things to Buy Every Month

Budget Planner

Best Things to Buy Every Month

Each month brings new deals on different categories of products. Strike when when the sales are hot.

Jul 25, 2026

What Is a Custodial Account? UGMAs, UTMAs and More

Investing

What Is a Custodial Account? UGMAs, UTMAs and More

Custodial accounts allow you to open and manage an investment account on behalf of a minor. You are the account custodian until the minor reaches the age of majority in their state.

Jul 25, 2026

How Redditors Save Money on Groceries

Taxes

How Redditors Save Money on Groceries

From "Eat Everything" nights to emergency frozen pizzas, here's how Redditors keep food costs down.

May 16, 2026

May’s Big Money Questions: Emergency Savings, Bonuses and More

Taxes

May’s Big Money Questions: Emergency Savings, Bonuses and More

The Nerds share advice on splitting expenses fairly, building up emergency savings and spending work bonuses.

May 16, 2026