
How to Safely Use Payment Apps
Scams are common on peer-to-peer payment apps, but you can keep your money safe.


How to Create Your Retirement Glide Path


What Is the Debt Ceiling?
On July 3, Congress lifted the debt ceiling by $5 trillion, preventing a default.

What Is the Minimum Wage By State in 2026?
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, but many states and localities set it higher.

Sneaky Ways Inflation Affects Your Money in 2023


How to Prepare for Your Next Emergency


How to Complain and Get Results


How to Make the Most of New Rules for Charitable Giving


Meta to Cut 10% of Workforce in Latest AI-Driven Tech Layoffs
In 2026, tech layoffs are surging, with major companies citing AI development as a key driver.

U.S. Adds 57,000 Jobs in June, Well Below Expectations
The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2% in June.

How to Take a Career Break


Will Adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit Pay Off?


Gas Prices Rise Amid Escalating Iran Conflict
Gas prices are ticking up as U.S.-Iran strikes remain volatile along the Strait of Hormuz.

What Are Your Employee Benefits Really Worth?


5 Ways to Spend a Billion-Dollar Lottery Jackpot
TL;DR: Don’t do any of these things, at least not without first having a heart-to-heart with a financial advisor.


How Lotteries Work (and How Much You Keep If You Win)
The winner won't see the full amount — at least not all at once. Here's how to play, and what it means if you win.


3 Inflation-Savvy Moves to Make Now


How to Spot a Great 401(k)


How to Handle Your Medical Bills
Medical bills can quickly become overwhelming, but consumers often have more power than they might think.


27% of Americans Saw Credit Scores Actually Go Up Amid Pandemic
A new NerdWallet survey finds that more than a quarter of Americans (27%) report that their credit scores have gone up since the start of the pandemic. An additional 14% report their scores have worsened.
