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Striking Writer: ‘This Fight Is a Fight That Is Deep’

A late night TV writer spells out what’s at stake in the ongoing WGA strike.

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Anna Helhoski

Who’s On Strike in the U.S.?

There have been 199 labor actions so far in 2025.

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Anna Helhoski

Can Office-to-Housing Conversions Dent the Housing Crisis?

Doing office-to-housing conversions at scale presents a costly challenge.

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Anna Helhoski

How to Survive a Strike

The more savings you can set aside in the event of a strike, the better you’ll feel about supporting the cause when the time comes.

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Taryn Phaneuf

What Is a Strike?

The economic hit to employers makes this a powerful tool for workers looking to effect change in their workplace.

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Taryn Phaneuf

Americans Flock to Areas With Harshest Climate Change Effects

Americans risk hazardous weather conditions and natural disasters in fast-growing areas, finds NerdWallet analysis.

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Anna Helhoski

What Is a Union and How Does a Union Work?

A union is a group of workers who join together to negotiate pay, benefits, scheduling and other workplace policies and conditions.

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Anna Helhoski, Taryn Phaneuf

Survey: 54% Who Feel Money Envy Say It Harms Their Mental Health

Nearly 3 in 5 Americans have felt envious of someone else's financial situation, and 65% believe social media has increased overspending.

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Erin El Issa

How Student-Athletes Can Manage Name, Image, Likeness Income

NIL income can be a windfall for a new cohort of student athletes, but managing it carefully is critical.

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Jae Bratton

Wanted: An AI Job That (Mostly) Doesn’t Exist Yet

Artificial intelligence is bound to create new jobs, but availability has yet to catch up with interest.

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Anna Helhoski

Most Americans Have a Monthly Budget, but Many Still Overspend

NERDWALLET 2023 CONSUMER BUDGETING REPORT

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Andrew Marder

How to Set and Vet Money Goals Midyear

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Kimberly Palmer

6 AAPI Financial Influencers to Follow in 2023

Six financial professionals reflect on the complex relationship between Asian Americans and money, dispelling generational norms, and why there’s no winning in the comparison game.

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June Sham, Meghan Coyle, Ronita Choudhuri-Wade, Cara Smith

What Is the National Debt?

The national debt is a major bellwether of a country's economic health.

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Cara Smith, Anna Helhoski

What Is Concierge Medicine? (And Should You Consider It?)

Less waiting, more access, longer visits — find out if concierge medicine is right for you.

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Kate Ashford, WMS™

What Happens If the U.S. Can’t Pay Its Bills? ‘Catastrophe’

A default on U.S. debt could trigger a worldwide recession and upend stock markets in addition to wreaking havoc in Americans' financial lives.

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Anna Helhoski

Should I Join a Class-Action Lawsuit?

In most cases, there's little downside to joining class-action lawsuits.

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Dalia Ramirez

How to Make Summer Camp More Affordable

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Kimberly Palmer

What Is the Median Household Income?

The median household income is $83,730, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Anna Helhoski

How to Bolster Your Financial Confidence

Having the right amount of confidence can help us make better financial decisions.

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Kimberly Palmer