Survey: Most Like Their Bank; What To Seek if You Don’t
Do you like your bank? According to a new NerdWallet survey, just over half of American banking consumers (53%) say they’re very satisfied with their current primary bank — defined as…
Erin El Issa
Erin El Issa is a data studies writer who joined NerdWallet in 2014. She covers a variety of topics, including credit cards, travel, investing, banking and student loans. Erin earned her bachelor's degree in accounting and worked as a tax accountant before creating data-driven content. In her spare time, Erin reads voraciously and tries in vain to keep up with her energetic toddler.
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2021 Holiday Shopping Report
Over 214 million Americans plan to buy 2021 holiday gifts for friends and loved ones, spending an estimated $163 billion, according to a NerdWallet analysis.
2021 Holiday Travel Report
43% of Americans plan to spend money on flights/hotel stays during the 2021 holiday season, spending $1,814, on average, according to a new NerdWallet survey.
What Factors Drive Car Insurance Rates? 63% of Americans Got It Wrong
Credit scores are pervasive in our society, used to determine whether you can get a credit card, a personal loan or even rent an apartment. But just half of Americans…
5 Misconceptions About How Insurers Price Your Auto Premium
Insurance companies consider many details when determining car premiums, but not everyone knows exactly what these factors are. When given a list of potential factors and asked which are used by…
5 Options for Your Money Before Student Loan Payments Resume
The Biden administration has extended the federal student loan payment pause a final time, meaning borrowers won’t owe money or accrue interest until February 2022. While a new NerdWallet survey…
Student Loan Debt Spans Generations, and Many Aren’t Ready to Resume Payment
Student loan debt is often seen as a crisis for millennials and Generation Z, but the truth is the financial impact of the more than $1.7 trillion in education debt…
5 Ways Women Can Combat Investing Disadvantages
Women are paid less than men and are more likely to leave the workforce to take care of loved ones, both of which negatively impact the amount of money they…
Survey: Less Than Half of Women in U.S. Invest in the Stock Market
Women tend to live longer and earn less than men, increasing their need to put money away for the future. Saving toward a long-term goal is great, but investing can…
5 Pandemic Credit Card Habits to Carry Forward
The coronavirus pandemic’s impact on consumer finances has led many Americans to rethink their money habits. For example, according to NerdWallet’s annual Consumer Credit Card Report, 19% of credit card…
