Rock-Solid Tips for Buying a Diamond Online
You can buy just about anything online. Even some purchases that seem best suited for an in-store experience have crossed over into the cyberworld. That includes a girl’s best friend…
Courtney Jespersen
Courtney Jespersen is a retail expert and personal finance writer at NerdWallet. She’s analyzes retail trends and uses her experience to help consumers save money on all of life’s purchases. Her work has appeared in USA Today, U.S. News & World Report and Entrepreneur. She's been interviewed as an expert by "Good Morning America," HuffPost Live, NBC and more. She enjoys running and spending time with her family.
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Sales Tax Holidays Save Shoppers Money on Back-to-School
No matter how you calculate it, back-to-school shopping is expensive. Families with children in grades K-12 planned to spend an average of $235.39 on clothing, $204.06 on electronics, $126.35 on shoes…
What to Buy (and Skip) in August
August is an oddball month in retail: July’s Prime Day is over and September’s Labor Day is still ahead. So what’s worth splurging on this month? Before you hit stores…
Nordstrom Guide: Find the Best Sales and Deals
For many shoppers, finding something you like at Nordstrom is easy, but finding a deal isn’t always as simple. We rounded up our best bargain-hunting tips to help you plan…
How Much Should You Spend on a Wedding Gift?
A wedding gift needs to serve multiple purposes: You want it to say “congratulations” and avoid giving the impression that your wallet has been to one too many other celebrations this season. There’s…
What to Splurge (and Skimp) on for Back to School
The first day of school isn’t here yet, but it’s not too early to start budgeting for the upcoming semester — especially considering the amount you’ll probably spend before the…
These Couples Rocked Engagement Ring Shopping
Just as every marriage proposal is meant to feel unique, so too is every ring. What’s not unique is the pressure that comes with picking the perfect rock for your…
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Guide
Designer brands usually carry designer prices, but dressing fashionably doesn’t have to break your budget. Savvy (and style conscious) shoppers know that department store Nordstrom’s annual sale event is the…
5 Sales to Shop on Amazon Prime Day Besides Prime Day
Tuesday is Prime Day, an Amazon shopping holiday that promises to be an “epic day of deals.” While Amazon Prime members act on limited-time discounts across the expansive online marketplace, other…
When Is Amazon Prime Day?
Born in 2015, Prime Day is the brainchild of Amazon. It’s a limited-time, limited-quantity sale with an exclusive guest list — Amazon Prime members. After two iterations of the bargain…
