22% of Savers Opened Online Savings Account Amid Pandemic
The pandemic has impacted the financial lives of millions, including where they choose to house their savings. According to a new survey by NerdWallet and Marcus by Goldman Sachs, 39%…
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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Survey: Just 23% of Investors Align Most Investments to Their Values
Socially responsible investing is gaining in popularity, but there’s a pronounced gap between those who value it and those who actually invest this way. According to a new NerdWallet survey,…
5 Steps to Strengthen Your Finances in 2022
2021 was a year of financial strain for many Americans: Household debt and the overall cost of living increased, while median household income decreased, according to NerdWallet’s annual household debt…
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…
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 Sept. 1, 2022. While a new NerdWallet…
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…
