Tip Calculator
Whether it’s for a server at your favorite restaurant or the delivery guy who drops off your new washer and dryer, leaving a tip requires doing math. To make things…
Courtney Jespersen
Courtney Jespersen is a retail expert and personal finance writer at NerdWallet. Her work has been featured by USA Today, U.S. News & World Report and Entrepreneur. Her shopping expertise often lands her in front of the camera, too. She's been interviewed as an expert by "Good Morning America," HuffPost Live and more. When she's not helping consumers save money on all of life’s purchases, Courtney enjoys running, spending time with her family and shopping (for research purposes, of course).
Posts by Courtney Jespersen:
What to Buy (and Skip) in June
In June, you may have to buy gifts for Father’s Day, graduations and weddings — or at least one or two of those occasions. After all that shopping for dads,…
15 of the Best Memorial Day Sales of 2019
On Memorial Day, we honor those who gave their lives for our country. In observance of the holiday, retailers are thanking military veterans for their service with discounts — and…
Want to Clean Up? 3 Money-Saving Tips for Buying a Washer
Following last year’s news that the trade war with China had raised prices of washing machines, consumers were understandably leery of making any sudden purchases. The escalation of tariffs has carried…
These 3 Tricks Can Help You Shop Less
Shopping can be a form of relaxation, an entertaining way to spend time or even a hobby. But it can turn into an expensive habit. Whether you sometimes give in…
Get Your Own ‘Royal’ Family Photos at Commoner Prices
All the buzz about those royal baby photos might inspire you to have some pictures taken of your own little one. Or you may be in need of photos for…
What Not to Buy for Your Vacation
Purchasing a bunch of unnecessary items and then overpacking for a trip won’t just annoy your traveling companions and give you a sore arm from lugging around a heavy suitcase.…
What to Buy (and Skip) in May
The next 31 days will bring discounts on appliances, apparel and even “Star Wars” memorabilia. To help you find the savings, we created a guide for what you should buy…
How to Get the Most out of Online Reviews
In the world of online shopping, often buyers will purchase an item only after they see that other people also like it. And the easiest way to find out consumer…
How to Capture Savings on Professional Photography
There’s almost always a reason for photographs — an engagement, wedding, graduation, pregnancy, you name it. For many of these occasions, you’ll want a professional on hand who can do…
