12 Freebies and Deals for Tax Day 2018
If you’ve been dreading Tax Day, you’re not alone. But some businesses are handing out free and discounted stuff to ease the pain — and save you a little money.…
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 April
April is tax month, so it might not be your favorite page on the calendar. But there are plenty of reasons to enjoy the 30 days between March and May,…
33 Places Where You Can Get Free Shipping
Free shipping is out there — as long as you know where to look. We rounded up a list of popular retailers that promise free shipping for online orders and divided it according to…
Liquid Assets vs. Fixed Assets: How They Work
Cars break down. Kids get sick. Jobs go away. When the unexpected happens, you want a financial cushion in place to soften the fall. That’s where liquid assets come into…
What to Buy (and Skip) in March
You probably won’t find any pots of gold at the end of a rainbow this month, but you will find plenty of deals on popular product categories. Navigate this month’s…
Presidents Day Is Prime for Deals on Home Furnishings
Combine a long winter cooped up inside with a few binge-watched seasons of “Fixer Upper,” and you could have a recipe for shopping. “Generally speaking, by the time you get…
Give This — Not That — for Valentine’s Day
Roses are red. Violets are blue. Flowers are overdone. So what’s a gift giver to do? If you’re out of ideas or on a tight budget, try these tips to…
Score TV Deals for the Super Bowl Now
Black Friday is becoming a distant memory, but electronics deals certainly aren’t. In fact, Super Bowl season is one of the best times of the year to buy a TV…
What to Buy (and Skip) in February
February brings Valentine’s Day, a holiday that often means buying teddy bears, jewelry or flowers for someone special, on top of your routine purchases. With so many things to buy, your pocketbook might feel the…
When Is the Best Time to Buy a Mattress?
There’s a lot to consider when buying a mattress — beginning with size, comfort and price. We’ll leave size and comfort up to you, but we can help you sleep better…
