7 Simple Ways to Get Free Gift Cards
Gift cards can be a special treat. They allow us to make purchases without feeling like we’re parting with “real” money. What’s even more enticing: Free gift cards are relatively…
Lauren Schwahn
Lauren Schwahn is a writer at NerdWallet who covers budgeting, shopping and money saving strategies. Her work has been featured by USA Today, the Associated Press, MarketWatch and more. She has a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Email: lschwahn@nerdwallet.com.
Posts by Lauren Schwahn:
How to Choose the Right Budget System
Budgeting systems are designed to help you understand and evaluate your relationship with money. While all share a common goal, they often use distinct tactics to get you there. We’ve…
How to Cancel Subscriptions on iPhone, iPad and Mac
Technology makes it almost too easy to sign up for subscription services. With features like auto-renew and stored credit card information, it often takes just a few clicks or taps…
How to Get Free or Cheap Museum Admission
A trip to the museum can deliver a much-needed dose of history and culture; after all, you can’t get up close and personal with dinosaur bones or Vincent van Gogh’s…
How to Get Free Baby Stuff: Diapers, Clothes and More
Preparing for a new baby requires a lot of time and effort. There are books to read, nurseries to decorate and supplies to stock up on. Unfortunately, all of that…
How to Make Your Day at the Ballpark a Money-Saving Win
There’s something magical about attending a big-league ballgame in summer. Perhaps it’s the warm breeze, the smell of fresh-cut grass or the roar of thousands of strangers cheering in solidarity.…
7 Father’s Day Gift Ideas Under $50
Shopping for the fathers and father figures in our lives seems to get more challenging, and expensive, every year. This year, shoppers are expected to spend $138.97 on average for…
7 Budgeting Tips for Every Type of Budgeter
Just the thought of creating a budget is enough to make some people groan or break out in a panicked sweat. But a budget can be crucial to understanding —…
5 Steps to Reaching Financial Freedom
In a perfect world, nobody would have to worry about whether they have enough money to live the life they want. In reality, many of us do have that concern.…
