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Trump’s Tariffs Begin: Here’s What Could Get More Expensive

From staples to luxuries and major purchases, new tariffs could have wide-ranging effects on consumer prices.

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Taryn Phaneuf

What Is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?

The CFPB, created in the wake of the 2008 banking crisis, has been under steady attack in 2025.

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Taryn Phaneuf

What Is FEMA and What Can It Do for You?

FEMA provides aid and coordinates disaster response and recovery.

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Anna Helhoski

Where to Turn When a Natural Disaster Upends Your Finances

Act quickly to get free aid first, then turn to financial tasks like contacting insurers and creditors.

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Laura McMullen

What Is the Federal Trade Commission?

The Federal Trade Commission, or FTC, enforces federal consumer protection and antitrust laws.

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Anna Helhoski

A Classic Dive Bar Holds Out Against the Tide

In a gentrifying San Francisco neighborhood, Vieni Vieni keeps on pouring — despite the odds.

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Tony Lioce

What Does the U.S. Manufacture and How Does It Impact the Economy?

Manufacturing is one of the largest sectors of the U.S. economy and contributes 10% of the country’s output.

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Anna Helhoski

Survey: Majority of Americans Have Money Regrets in 2024

Nearly 7 in 10 Americans (69%) say they have financial regrets for 2024, according to a new NerdWallet survey.

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Erin El Issa

What $20 Gets You at Gas Stations in Each State

Gas prices are falling toward four-year lows — but vary widely across the country.

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What Is a Tariff?

The government might impose a tax on imported goods to raise revenue or protect domestic industries.

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Taryn Phaneuf

State Gas Taxes: What They Are And How Much You Pay

State taxes vary widely but average 33 cents per gallon.

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Taryn Phaneuf

4 Social Media Money Trends Worth Knowing About

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Joe Yerardi

The Best Ways to Give Money to a Teenager

Parents might want to start with cash before trying other methods.

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Kimberly Palmer

How I Give Money to My Teenager

Sometimes paying for an app is worth the price.

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Kimberly Palmer

Survey: Many Americans Lack Confidence in Financial Decision-Making

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Joe Yerardi

Dynamic Pricing: What It Is And Where Consumers Run Into It

Companies can automatically change prices depending on factors like supply, demand and competitor pricing.

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Taryn Phaneuf

What Buying Tickets Was Like … Before Ticketmaster

Want to go to a show while avoiding the ticketing goliath? Find a time machine and get ready to stand in line.

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Jim Washburn

Can Trump Lower Gas Prices as President?

U.S. presidents can’t control how much voters pay at the pump, but they can enact policies that encourage low fuel prices.

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Taryn Phaneuf

You Can’t Escape Climate Change, but in Some Areas, Risk Is Lower

There's no place on Earth that's entirely safe from climate change.

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Anna Helhoski

Resistant to Dynamic Pricing? You’re Likely Already Paying

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Joe Yerardi