Trending
Most Americans Have a Monthly Budget, but Many Still Overspend
NERDWALLET 2023 CONSUMER BUDGETING REPORT
Learn About
Personal Finance
Get expert personal finance advice about budgeting, saving, making money, checking your credit score, paying off debt, lowering your bills and more.
Browse Articles
EXPLORE BY:
Why Gen Z Has It Harder — And What to Do About It
NerdWallet’s summer book club pick aims to help young people get a handle on their money.
Why ‘Intuitive Budgeting’ Might Be Your New Favorite Budgeting Tool
Following your intuition may be more sustainable than a regimented budgeting approach.
Settle the Reddit Debate: Should You Give a Friend Money?
Requests for financial assistance can put a strain on a relationship. Here’s how to kindly say “no.”
2025 Sports Betting and Gambling Survey
One in 5 Americans (20%) placed a sports bet in the past 12 months, according to a new NerdWallet survey. Some plan to up the ante in 2025.
2024 Cost of Raising Children Report
A new NerdWallet survey found that 56% of Americans under age 60 who don’t have kids say they don’t plan to have them. For many, it’s because of the cost.
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.
Author insights
With 250+ articles and 80+ years of combined expertise, our team helps you make confident financial choices. Discover more from NerdWallet's writers and strategists.
Authors Published In
Explore more on Personal Finance
Latest articles
These 3 Money Moves Take the Fright out of Fall
More than a third of Americans (35%) say they’ll need to lean on credit to manage at least some of their expenses in September. Take these steps before more fall costs hit.
Data Centers Are a Potent, Bipartisan Battleground in the Midterms
Candidates in both parties are confronting voter backlash on data center construction.
Fed Hikes Rate for the First Time Since 2023
The Fed’s move landed as gas prices continued to climb above $4 per gallon.
Spending Scaries: The Financial Regrets Haunting Americans
Many Americans (60%) have spent money on something expensive they later regretted, and a majority with regrets have more than one, according to a new NerdWallet survey.
Parents, Here’s How to Start Planning for Cutting Back at Work
Parenting duties can alter career plans. Take these steps before making a transition.
Looking Back at the Economic Aftershocks of 9/11
Twenty-five years later, the economic legacy following 9/11 endures.
How Making a Financial Plan Can Build Your Money Confidence
Millions of Americans aren't confident about their ability to make a financial plan. Here's how to get started.
Here’s Why Chicken Is So Expensive Now
We know food prices have gone up, but this practical protein is supposed to cheap. So when – and why – did chicken become the splurge?
NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast Sweepstakes 2026
There is no purchase necessary for a chance to win the survey giveaway.
The Business of Betting on Natural Disasters
Prediction markets allow users to place bets on when storms will hit or the number of earthquakes, raising ethical and safety concerns.
How to Be a Moneymaxxer
Embracing this latest social media trend can help level up your finances.
Feeling Secure vs. Being Secure: 3 Gut Checks for Your Finances
The data in NerdWallet's August Financial Resilience Index suggests that the majority of Americans' feeling that they're in control of their daily finances may be more felt than earned.
Does Scouting a Lower Gas Price Matter Much? Plus, More August Money Questions
The Nerds explore saving money on gas, the value of budgeting and the new trend of “loud budgeting.”
A Low-Hire, Low-Fire Labor Market Is Making Job Hunting Harder
Our senior economist explains why a stagnant labor market can be tough, even as layoffs and quits remain low.
2
Take Your Blood To The Bank (Please)
There's a national blood supply crisis. How we got here, and how you can help.
Study: Where Millennials Get Money Info and How They’re Using It
The nation’s largest generation takes a wide-ranging approach to learning about money, with 33% getting money information on user-generated content sites like YouTube and TikTok.
Millennials Keep Closest Eye on Spending: 4 Ways to Help Offset Rising Costs
A rising cost of living has Americans tracking their spending more carefully, with millennials leading the charge, according to a recent NerdWallet survey.
Why Gen Z Has It Harder — And What to Do About It
NerdWallet’s summer book club pick aims to help young people get a handle on their money.
The Hidden Cost of Data Centers: Inside the Opposition
America's data center boom is running into local resistance.
Helping Family With Bills? Set Boundaries Before It Costs You
New data suggests that some households are providing financial help to loved ones even with strained budgets of their own.