Courtney Jespersen is NerdWallet's consumer savings expert. Her work has been featured by USA Today, The New York Times and Entrepreneur. Courtney has been quoted by outlets such as NBC, Consumer Reports and MarketWatch about saving money. Her retail and shopping expertise lands her in front of the camera, too. She's been interviewed by "Good Morning America," Cheddar and CBSN. Courtney enjoys shopping (for research purposes, of course). Email: [email protected].
You’re not the only one with a tight budget. Millions of Americans are currently struggling with unemployment, lost hours and lowered wages. There’s little comfort in knowing that others are…
When I originally set out to write this column, I wanted to share the unexpected benefits of cutting back on my online shopping habit. At the beginning of the year,…
You’re human. Of course you want to save more money, but trimming your spending feels like a sacrifice. Thankfully, there are relatively easy ways to save money — whether you…
Puppies provide us with comfort, happiness and love. But bringing a four-legged friend into your daily life is quite an investment — a pup requires a considerable amount of your…
COVID-19 has wreaked financial disaster on millions of Americans. Already, 30% of Americans have tapped their emergency fund due to the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a…
While Americans nationwide are hunting for toilet paper and hand sanitizer in the midst of COVID-19, our email inboxes are being inundated with advertisements for discounted apparel, luggage, accessories and…
You stocked up early, but now you’ve depleted your supplies. Or you bought just what you could find and it wasn’t enough to last. Whatever the case, your coronavirus stockpile…
[Editor’s note: Due to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, in-store shopping may not be feasible, and some of these items may not be available.] Take advantage of April’s discounts with…
Americans everywhere are concerned about the coronavirus and COVID-19, the respiratory disease it causes. But COVID-19 has demonstrated that it’s particularly serious for older adults whose immune systems naturally weaken…
It’s spring cleaning season, and many of us will soon be polishing up more than just our homes — we often use the fresh season as an opportunity to work…
