Building credit is the all-important first step to qualifying for financing options such as auto loans and mortgages. But for some immigrants, the concept of credit is synonymous with debt, says…
One of the best ways to painlessly meet your long-term financial goals is to set up an automatic system that distributes your paycheck where it needs to go — toward…
By Steven Podnos, MD, CFP Learn more about Steven on NerdWallet’s Ask an Advisor When the topic of retirement comes up, I’m often prompted to say, “Why don’t you work…
By Rita Cheng Learn more at NerdWallet’s Ask an Advisor Valentine’s Day is full of love, chocolates and flowers. Unfortunately, some con artists prey on the desire for companionship that many…
By Kurt Smith, Psy. D. Learn more about Kurt on NerdWallet’s Ask An Advisor The beginning of the new year is the perfect time to reflect on the past and look forward…
As a life insurance agent, my job is to get my clients the coverage they need at the most affordable price possible. This is more complicated than you might expect.…
By Shawn Leamon Learn more about Shawn at NerdWallet’s Ask an Advisor Divorce isn’t just the legal end of a marriage. It’s also the end of shared finances, requiring couples…
Buying a home is a complicated process. It’s usually the biggest financial transaction of a person’s life, and often involves taking out a mortgage to pay for the new digs. Paying off such a large…
By Kurt Smith Learn more about Kurt at NerdWallet’s Ask an Advisor. It’s never too early to start teaching your children healthy habits, and that includes financial ones. From an early…
People often seek out credit counseling when searching for debt relief options, like debt management programs or bankruptcy counseling. But credit counseling agencies offer other financial education and counseling services…
