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2023 American Household Credit Card Debt Study
Credit card debt continues to climb as the cost of living outpaces income, and higher interest rates make paying off that debt even harder, NerdWallet’s annual report finds. That has a lot of Americans stressed out.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
8 Resources to Help Meet Essential Needs in the Event of a Crisis
We talk about the importance of having a well-stocked emergency fund and wiggle room in your budget. Although that's ideal, living paycheck to paycheck without a savings cushion is the reality for millions. And a sudden loss of income, reduced benefits or an unexpected large expense make it harder to meet basic needs like paying...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Should You Open a Roth IRA for Your Kid?
A lot of people regret not investing in their 20s. But what if you could go back in time even further and invest some of the money you earned from babysitting or mowing lawns in your teens? If you invested $100 a month at age 25 and earned 8% annual returns, you’d have over $320,000...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
How to Avoid Credit Card Interest
With a few tweaks, you can avoid credit card interest, or at least reduce what you owe. This can potentially save you hundreds or thousands of dollars a year.
May 2, 2026
Banking & Credit
Bank of America Review 2023: Big Bank, Big Advantages
As one of the largest financial institutions in the United States, Bank of America has a lot to offer. The range of personal and business account options is impressive, and the availability of bank branches makes it extremely convenient. BofA has had its share of controversies and its sheer size can sometimes make service inconsistent....
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Going to See a Summer Blockbuster? Here Are 15 Ways to Save at the Movies
Going to the movies is pricy, so it’s usually one of the first things to go when you tighten your budget. But you HAVE to see the new Star Wars in theaters, right? Here’s how to buy cheap movie tickets, snacks and more to help you save money on your trip to “a galaxy far, far away.”
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
Garage Sale vs. Estate Sale: Which One’s Worth Getting Up Early For?
On any given weekend, you may see a variety of signs posted around town. Estate sales, garage sales, yard sales and tag sales seem to be everywhere, and it can be easy to lump them all into the same category. But while garage and yard sales may be the mostly same thing, an estate sale,...
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
I’m Second-Guessing the Way We’ve Been Saving for Stepdaughter’s College
Saving for college can get scary as the teenage years approach. Here’s how to make the most of that college savings fund.
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
These 9 Uber Hacks Will Make You a Smarter (and Richer) Driver
If you want to be an Uber driver, you’ll want to maximize your time behind the wheel to make the most money. Here are some tricks to make your job easier and earn more money for every mile you drive.
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
Want to Save Money? Think About Getting This Kind of Credit Card
These days, most of our financial transactions don’t involve actual bills and coins. Instead, we insert a microchipped card into a machine, type numbers onto a screen or simply hold our smartphones up to a mobile payment reader. Voila! Money exchanged in seconds. A virtual credit card is another tool in modern-day commerce. It’s an...
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
There are Fees — and Perks — that May Come with Having an Electric Vehicle
If you own an electric or hybrid vehicle, you should be prepared to pay a little extra when you renew your tags this year. A growing number of states are charging drivers electric vehicle registration fees to offset lost fuel tax revenue. What is this fee? Is an electric vehicle still worth it? We’ll break...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Southwest Credit Cards Offer Bonus Rewards on Lyft
Earn up to 5 points per dollar, depending on which card you carry, when you add your Southwest card as the default payment method in the Lyft app.
May 2, 2026