Holiday Tipping: A No-Fuss Guide to Whom and How Much
Does holiday tipping make you tense? Join the club. Last year 11% of Americans admitted in a Consumer Reports survey that they dreaded handing out year-end gratuities. But with a…
Caren Weiner Campbell
Caren is a banking writer whose personal finance articles have appeared in Money, AARP, and USA Today. At NerdWallet, in addition to writing, she likes to analyze and graph data, exploring the long-term effects of people's day-to-day financial decisions. She often marvels at the power of compound interest. In her free time, she knits non-stop.
Posts by Caren Weiner Campbell:
1 in 6 Small Business Administration Loans Fail, Study Finds
Loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 7(a) program are the gold standard for Main Street entrepreneurs seeking cash to start a business or grow. The loans are coveted…
How Much Cash Do You Carry? See How You Compare
For many Americans, cash is not king. More than three-quarters of respondents to a recent U.S. Bank survey said they never carry more than $50 in currency with them. Nearly…
You’re Going to College: Time to Start Using Payment Apps
Life in a college dorm means sharing everything from class notes to minifridges and bathrooms. But what about sharing expenses with friends or roommates when ordering a pizza? To ease…
No Wallet, No Worries: Your Smartphone Is Now Your ATM Card
BRAVE NEW BANK This NerdWallet series delves into what’s new in retail banking and what’s in it for you. We explore some of the surprising things in store for products,…
50 Years of ATMs: Surprising Facts, Unusual Machines
Cash machines are so common that it’s hard to remember a time before they were invented. But it wasn’t until June 27, 1967, that Barclays Bank began serving London customers…
Guard Your Card: 5 Tips to Evade Gas Pump Skimmers
Heading out on a vacation road trip? Watch out at the fuel pump for a threat to your debit or credit card: skimmers. Gas stations, among the last retailers to…
What Is Venmo?
Dinner and a concert with friends can be a peak experience, but making sure everybody has paid their fair share for tacos and tickets can be a buzzkill. Venmo can…
Money Tips for Your Upcoming Study Abroad Trip
With spring break plans booked and paid for, many college students are now looking forward to their next adventure by prepping for study abroad in the summer or applying to…
What Immigrants Earn in Each State and How Much They Send Abroad
Immigrants across the U.S. went on a one-day strike last month to highlight their importance to the nation’s economy. As a group, immigrants contribute to the economy here and also…
