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Can I Pay My Mortgage With a Credit Card?
Not everyone can pay their mortgage with a credit card. Having the option depends on your credit card issuer, your mortgage lender and your card's network.
May 2, 2026
Debt Management
How to Stop Impulse Buying: 12 Ways to Quit Mindless Shopping
Impulse buying can wreak havoc on your bank account. Here’s how to cut that mindless shopping habit out of your life.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
You’re a 40-plus Single Female? There’s Still Time to Save for Retirement and Here’s How
By the time you turn 40, you are more than aware of the importance of saving for retirement. In fact, it might seem like every magazine and personal finance website, and even chats with friends raise the issue. The problem is that some of the advice out there is less than helpful, and sometimes downright...
Apr 4, 2026
Debt Management
66,000 Borrowers are Getting Their Student Loan Debt Canceled. Do You Qualify?
A major student loan servicing company has reached a settlement that will cancel $1.7 billion in student loan debt for around 66,000 borrowers, as well as provide $95 million in restitution – around $260 each – to 350,000 borrowers. “Today’s settlement corrects Navient’s past behavior . . . and puts in place safeguards to ensure...
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
11 Tax Breaks Parents Can Get for Claiming Kids on Taxes
Parents, did you know your kids can help you save money on your taxes? Don’t miss out on filing for these tax credits for kids.
Apr 4, 2026
Retirement
Deaf or Hard of Hearing? Here’s How to Get a Free Caption Phone
Hearing loss affects an estimated 30 million Americans, according to the National Institute on Health. Being deaf or hard of hearing can make communicating with family and friends over the phone difficult, if not impossible. Thankfully, people with hearing loss can receive free or steeply discounted assistive technology and captioned telephone services on their landline...
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
3 Tips to Avoid Having an At-Fault Accident Wreck Your Finances
Review these four tips now to protect your assets in case your car insurance company lays the blame on you after a car accident.
Apr 6, 2026
Investing
8 Best Stock Trading Apps for 2026
Advanced trading has gone mobile. Here are some of NerdWallet’s picks for the best stock trading apps this year.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
What Is a Credit Card Hardship Program?
A credit card hardship program is a payment plan that may temporarily lower interest or waive fees if a difficult circumstance hinders your ability to pay.
May 2, 2026
Insurance
Here’s What You Need to Know About Those Unwanted Texts to Buy Your Home
If you own a smartphone, you’ve likely been on the receiving end of a random text from someone asking to buy your house. These unsolicited text messages have inundated the real estate industry in recent years. RoboKiller says Americans received 12.4 billion spam texts in September 2023. That’s an average of 19 texts for the...
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
Flying Budget Airlines: Snag the Cheap Ticket, then Duck to Avoid the Fees
Travelers who are excited about taking long-awaited trips aren’t nearly as cheery about the rising cost of airfare. While price increases happen with budget airlines, too, but there are still many bargains to be had. You can often find flights for under $100 with Frontier Airlines to popular locations like Las Vegas and Orlando. If...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
How to Read A Credit Report: An Interactive Guide
A credit report is a record of all your lines of credit and your payment history. Our interactive tool walks you through how to read your report.
Jul 25, 2026