Saving vs. Investing: When to Choose and How to Do It
Considering saving vs. investing isn’t a simple choice. Imagine you have to cross a tightrope — while carrying an armful of fragile valuables. Either one is hard, but combine them, and…
Alice Holbrook
Alice has covered banking for NerdWallet since 2017. Her work has been featured by USA Today, MarketWatch, Newsweek and The Washington Post. Email: [email protected].
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How to Get Ready for the Next Recession Now
The idea of preparing for a recession probably sounds unpleasant at best and impossible at worst. After all, it’s hard to know when or why the next one will hit.…
How Not to Be a Knucklehead on Venmo
Venmo takes the anxiety out of splitting brunch and utility bills. With a linked bank account and someone’s username, you can send and request cash in a few taps. But…
6 Best Banks in Florida
If you live in the Sunshine State, people might be jealous of you. They might be thinking about the weather, but Florida residents also have access to many excellent banks…
Dodd-Frank Rollback: What It Means for Consumers
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to roll back key aspects of the landmark Dodd-Frank Act, which was passed to address banking industry excesses after the financial collapse of…
7 Best Banks and Credit Unions in California
We scoped out some of the best banks and credit unions in California. Choosing a place to bank means finding the best combination of low account fees, convenience and features,…
The 3 Reports You Haven’t Frozen Yet
Sometimes feel you’re being watched? These days, no one will call you paranoid. Last year’s Equifax breach highlighted the depth of Americans’ data held by the major credit bureaus. And Equifax,…
Here’s Why Many Still #BankBlack, Despite Fewer Options
The hashtag #BankBlack drove a deluge of interest in black-owned banks when it went viral in 2016 — but a year and a half later, many of those institutions’ balance sheets…
Fewer Black-Owned Banks Survive to Fill Vital Financial Needs
#BankBlack drove a deluge of interest in black-owned banks when it went viral in mid-2016 — but two and a half years later, many of those institutions’ balance sheets are trending…
Do You Need U-Haul Insurance?
Moving is stressful — and expensive — even when everything goes as planned. If you get into an accident with your rented moving van or trailer, not only could your stuff be damaged,…
