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…
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:
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…
What to Buy (and Skip) in April
April is tax month, which means you might be parting with more money this month than you did in February or March. That makes finding opportunities to save money even…
3 Things That Change When You’re a Homeowner
You signed the papers, got the keys and opened the front door. Now, that quaint little place is all yours. But more freedom comes with more responsibility. A lot changes…
Question: How Much Does a Destination Wedding Cost?
There isn’t just one answer to the question of how much a destination wedding costs. So we’re giving you three. Answer 1: $32,000 The average cost of a destination wedding…
What to Buy (and Skip) in March
An overflowing pot of gold may be a fabled image of March, but a lot of the sales you’ll find this month are the real deal. Make the most of…
11 Presidents Day Sales to Shop This Weekend
It might not be Black Friday, but this is still a big weekend for sales. Presidents Day weekend is the first sale opportunity of the new year, according to Diane…
Change Your Screen Habits From Time-Wasting to Money-Saving
Apple’s Screen Time feature can tell you more about your iPhone usage than you may care to know. Like how many text notifications you received, the number of hours you…
Engagement Ring Calculator
We created a calculator that can help you save up for a diamond — or an alternative stone, if that’s what you prefer. Play around with the numbers to see how…
5 Keys to Picture-Perfect TV Buying
Shopping for a new TV can be thrilling, yet daunting. To maximize the exhilaration — while minimizing the uncertainty — experts say to pay attention to at least five things.…
