Best Credit Cards for Holiday Shopping
The holidays tend to be a busy time for credit cards, with many Americans using them to purchase gifts. While some shoppers are looking to leverage cards to earn rewards…
Kimberly Palmer
Kimberly Palmer is a credit card and personal finance expert at NerdWallet. She has been featured on the "Today" show and in The New York Times. She is also the author of three books about money: "Smart Mom, Rich Mom," "The Economy of You" and “Generation Earn.” Previously, she was a money editor at U.S. News & World Report and AARP. Kimberly's work also appears at NerdWallet Canada. Email: [email protected]. Twitter: @KimberlyPalmer.
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Is the OpenSky Card Legit?
The is a legitimate card, and it’s also one of NerdWallet’s picks for the best credit cards for building credit. Issued by Capital Bank, it offers a way to build…
Capital One’s Savor vs. SavorOne: SavorOne Best for Most
The and the are both solid cards that offer stellar rewards on dining, entertainment, streaming, and purchases at grocery stores. The main difference between the two is that the charges…
‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Already Comes Standard on Many Credit Cards
Buy now, pay later services — also known as BNPL — allow shoppers to spread their payments out over time instead of paying the full price upfront. If that sounds…
Which American Express Card Is Right for You?
American Express offers a smorgasbord of credit cards designed to appeal to a range of personal preferences: If you prefer cash back on grocery purchases, for instance, there is an…
Check Finances Now to Avoid Falling Behind
Fall is the perfect time to review your finances because there’s still time to make adjustments before the end of the year. The continuing pandemic and economic uncertainty are making…
How Video Games Can Level Up Kids’ Money Skills
Every few days, my 8-year-old son, Neal, asks if he can “earn something” on Roblox, a popular online video game platform. That’s his way of suggesting I buy him Robux,…
When Your Income Drops, Here’s How to Bounce Back
Losing income is never easy, but it’s become increasingly common over the last year and a half: According to the Pew Research Center, 44 percent of U.S. adults say their…
How to Navigate Back-to-School Shopping Twists This Year
For parents, the return to school means a return to spending: NerdWallet recently found that, in spite of the pandemic, about half of parents who plan to back-to-school shop this…
Doing a Subscription Detox Could Plug Monthly Budget Leaks
When Sarah Pekkanen let her son sign up for a free trial of an online educational subscription, she figured she would cancel the subscription before charges began and in the…
