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Investing
The Best S&P 500 Index Funds and How to Start Investing
Some popular S&P 500 index funds include FXAIX, SWPPX and VFIAX.
Jul 18, 2026
Taxes
Tax Credit vs. Tax Deduction
Tax credits and tax deductions both decrease what you owe the IRS, but in different ways. Here's the difference, and how you can make them work for you.
Jul 18, 2026
Taxes
Standard Deduction 2026: Amounts, How It Works
The standard deduction changes each year based on inflation. How much of a deduction you're entitled to depends on your age, filing status and other factors.
Jul 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Market Bubble? NerdWallet Expert Reads the Signs
When stock prices and interest rates are both high, it can be a risky combination. A NerdWallet investing expert explains.
Jul 18, 2026
Investing
Coast FIRE Is the Internet’s New Favorite Retirement Strategy. Should You Jump on Board?
Coast FIRE is an investment strategy where people aggressively invest for retirement until their portfolio reaches their “Coast FIRE number.”
Jul 18, 2026
Investing
Coast FIRE Calculator: Estimate When You Could Coast
Some people may choose to pump the brakes on investing for retirement once they hit their "Coast FIRE number." What's yours?
Jul 18, 2026
Investing
We Found 19 Well-Diversified ETFs That Pass the 5% Test
Unlike the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and Russell 3000, these well-diversified index funds have no more than 5% weight in any single stock.
Jul 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Best Home Improvement Loans For Bad Credit 2026
While having bad credit can make getting approved for a home improvement loan harder, you still have options. Find the best home improvement loans for bad credit here.
Jul 11, 2026
Banking & Credit
Best Personal Loans For Borrowers With Good Credit
Discover the best personal loans to apply for if you have good credit.
Jul 11, 2026
Retirement
401(k) Rollover To IRA
When you change jobs, you need to decide if you want to keep your old 401(k) or move it to an IRA.
Jul 18, 2026
Retirement
What Is An IRA? How Does It Work?
An IRA gives you lucrative tax incentives to save money for retirement.
Jul 18, 2026
Retirement
IRA Contribution Limits For 2026
An IRA is a retirement savings option for those who don’t have a traditional 401(k). Here are the Roth IRA and Traditional IRA contribution limits for 2025 and 2026.
Jul 18, 2026