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‘Warflation’ Will Hit More Than Just Gas Prices

Even with the ceasefire announced this week, effects of the Iran conflict will continue working through the economy.

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Anna Helhoski

Looser Banking Rules Could Mean Cheaper Loans For You. What Could Go Wrong?

Relaxed bank capital requirements could shift more financial risk onto taxpayers.

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Anna Helhoski

I Saved $122 a Month With a Subscription Audit

Here’s how I’m saving nearly $1,500 this year by cutting out unnecessary subscription costs.

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Erin El Issa

If the USPS Runs Out of Money, Will You Still Get Mail?

A potential USPS cash crunch could lead to higher postage prices or fewer mail delivery days.

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An Economic Wild Card: The Iran War and Your Finances

Rising oil costs from the Iran war are threatening to complicate the financial picture at home.

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I Should Have Bought Punch’s Ikea Monkey When I Had the Chance

Punch’s viral fame fueled a sellout of his comfort orangutan.

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Trump Enacts New 15% Tariff After Supreme Court Defeat

The president announced a 10% global duty in the wake of Friday’s decision, but upped the figure Saturday.

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Anna Helhoski

How Health Care Is Keeping the Job Market Afloat

January job growth was strong — and nearly all of it came from health care and social assistance.

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Anna Helhoski

Super Bowl Betting is Only Getting Easier — And Weirder

Sports betting apps and prediction markets make it easy to wager on everything and anything.

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Anna Helhoski

What Is Streamflation? (And Will Streaming Prices Keep Rising?)

Streaming prices are climbing as companies shift toward profits and shell out billions for sports rights.

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Kate Ashford, WMS™

Survey: 17% of Americans Say Credit Card Debt is a Dating Dealbreaker

Dating dealbreakers abound when it comes to finances, finds a new NerdWallet survey.

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Erin El Issa

Big Expenses Ruining Your Budget? Try a Sinking Fund.

Making a major purchase is different from shopping for groceries. Budgeting for big purchases is different, too.

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Kurt Woock

Will U.S. Intervention in Venezuela Change Prices at the Pump?

U.S. companies face high hurdles to pump Venezuelan oil into the market.

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Anna Helhoski

Americans Split on Using AI for Personal Finances

About half say AI will have a positive impact on their personal finances.

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Kurt Woock

Is Fed Independence at Risk After DOJ Subpoenas?

The DOJ move has sparked bipartisan opposition, including a joint statement from former Fed chairs.

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Anna Helhoski

Give Yourself a 7-Day Financial Reset

Build habits that make your finances work better for you.

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Lauren Schwahn

Survey: Men More Financially Confident in the New Year

Men are more likely to say they could financially withstand personal and economic financial setbacks than their women counterparts, a new NerdWallet survey finds.

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Erin El Issa

Quiz: The One Big, Beautiful Bill Challenge: Do You Know The 2025 Tax Changes?

Take our quiz to find out if you're ready for the changes the megabill will usher in.

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Pamela de la Fuente

New Orleans Man Wins $100,000 in NerdWallet’s Debt-Free December Sweepstakes

Noland says his win came at the perfect time.

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California Man Wins $100,000 in NerdWallet’s Debt-Free December Sweepstakes

A surprise cash prize is helping one Californian pay off debt and jump-start a new chapter.

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