Set Your Strategy for Memorial Day Sales
Last Memorial Day, Americans were dizzy from the pandemic, recession and widespread shutdowns. Many had shopping for hand sanitizer and toilet paper on the brain. But this May, life seems…
Courtney Jespersen
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].
Posts by Courtney Jespersen:
Reboot Your Budget to Prepare for Reopening
Picture cruising your car deep into 2021 and never glancing in the rearview mirror. Vaccines, travel and a hope of normalcy are finally on the horizon. With so much to…
Turn Your Quarantine Clutter Into Money
I placed more online orders than I can count in 2020. And I justified all of them. My front porch was filled with boxes containing all sorts of things: furniture…
Avoid These Vague Financial Resolutions in 2021
As we close out 2020 and enter 2021, most of us are anxiously awaiting a happier year ahead. Traditionally, we mark the fresh calendar year with New Year’s resolutions to…
How to Conquer Black Friday From Your Couch
’Twas days before Black Friday when all around the country, shoppers were gearing up for a day full of shopping. OK, so maybe you haven’t exactly been gearing up for…
The Case for Shopping on Black Friday in 2020
Like most things in 2020, Black Friday won’t be the same this year. But at least in the case of holiday shopping, change might not necessarily be a bad thing.…
What to Buy (and Skip) on Black Friday 2020
Amid all of the retail chaos and change of 2020, at least one thing remains the same: the biggest sale day of the year. Black Friday — the day after…
A New Set of Shopping Tips in the Pandemic
Prior to March, shoppers would go to the mall or grocery store — without masks — and scout out the latest sales. Now, shopping looks much different. “The way consumers…
How Frugal Fashionistas Can Stay on Trend
Nowadays, it’s not just celebrities who wear high-end clothing and accessories. The influencers filling your social media feed likely wear them, too. Millennials love buying luxury names, according to Thomai…
How to Renegotiate Your Bills to Save Money
I know, I know. You’ve probably heard all about how you should renegotiate your bills to save money. But that’s easier said than done, right? That’s why I tried it…
