What to Buy (and Skip) in December 2021
Wouldn’t it be convenient to wrap up the year with straightforward shopping advice? Alas, the retail landscape is still chaotic. So it’s hard to tell which products (if any) will…
Laura McMullen
Laura McMullen joined NerdWallet in 2015 and writes about saving and budgeting money. She contributes to the "Millennial Money" column for The Associated Press, and her content has been picked up by The Washington Post, The New York Times and other outlets. Laura previously worked for U.S. News & World Report, where she wrote and edited content related to careers, wellness and education. Email: [email protected]. Twitter: @lauraemcmullen.
Posts by Laura McMullen:
It’s OK to Sit Out Black Friday This Year
It’s that time of year when retailers seem to join forces to plant a message in shoppers’ minds: “Buy Stuff on Black Friday, or You Are a Fool.” They transmit…
5 Hobbies That Make Money and How To Get Started
Money-making hobbies range from walking dogs to blogging to creating and selling homemade goods. Read about these profitable hobbies, as well as what you can expect to make. 1. Driving…
How Much to Tip a Massage Therapist
Money may be the last thing you want to ponder after a tranquil hour, but you may be left wondering: Do you tip a massage therapist? And if so, how…
What to Buy (and Skip) on Black Friday 2021
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, making this year’s shopping holiday Nov. 26. But you can already find Black Friday deals out in the wild from several retailers where…
Black Friday 2021: Expect So-So Deals and Supply Snags
Nope, sorry, you don’t have time to catch your breath from Halloween before careening into the next holiday — well, shopping holiday. Black Friday is upon us. Walmart, Best Buy and…
What to Buy (and Skip) in November 2021
Are your mailbox, inbox and social media feed suddenly stuffed with holiday shopping promotions? Welcome to November! This month, expect plenty of deals — and a complication. That big, fat variable…
How Much Do You Tip a Hairdresser?
Not sure how much to tip your hairstylist? We asked three etiquette experts, two salon professionals and a certified financial planner. Most of these experts suggest leaving 15% to 20%,…
What Is Finance?
Here’s the simple meaning of finance, according to Webster’s New World College Dictionary: As a noun, finances are “the money resources, income, etc. of a nation, organization, or person.” Or…
How to Make Money on TikTok in 2021: 3 Ways to Get Paid
TikTok can get you wondering: Where did the last hour go as you scrolled through micro-videos of choreographed dance challenges, baffling illusions, makeup tutorials, giggling babies, practical jokes and who…
