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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: [email protected].

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How Much Should I Spend on Groceries?

Lauren Schwahn
March 3, 2021

There are a few obvious ways to learn how much money you spend on groceries every month: You can add up receipts, view your credit card transaction history or track…

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How to Track Your Expenses With NerdWallet

Lauren Schwahn
Feb. 16, 2021

A healthy budget begins with understanding your spending habits. NerdWallet helps you do exactly that by showing how much money goes in and out of your accounts each month —…

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I Stopped Spending for a Month, and You Can Too

Lauren Schwahn
Feb. 16, 2021

In January, I took up a no-spend challenge. That’s right — I refrained from making nonessential purchases for one whole month. With my travel and entertainment expenses basically nonexistent during…

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Goodbudget Review: A Hands-On Digital Envelope System

Lauren Schwahn & Laura McMullen
Feb. 4, 2021

There are many ways to approach building a budget. One traditional method, known as the envelope system, involves physically dividing your cash into separate envelopes for expenses like groceries and…

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Rover vs. Wag: Which App Is Better for Making Money?

Lauren Schwahn
Jan. 27, 2021

For pet-lovers, getting paid to hang out with furry friends might sound like a dream. But it’s actually a very real possibility. If you have personal or professional experience caring…

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How to Nail a No-Spend Month

Lauren Schwahn
Jan. 8, 2021

Holiday spending always gets the best of me. The gifts, the food, the Christmas tree and decorations — sandwiched between two monthly rent payments — siphon money from my bank…

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IPhone Black Friday 2020 Deals: Are They Worth It?

Lauren Schwahn
Nov. 23, 2020

NerdWallet is here to help you win Black Friday, while leaving your budget intact. We spend the time, you save the money. Visit regularly for holiday shopping tips and announcements…

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Cell Phone Black Friday 2020 Deals: Are They Worth It?

Lauren Schwahn
Nov. 23, 2020

NerdWallet is here to help you win Black Friday, while leaving your budget intact. We spend the time, you save the money. Visit regularly for holiday shopping tips and announcements…

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PlayStation Black Friday 2020 Deals: Are They Worth It?

Lauren Schwahn
Nov. 24, 2020

NerdWallet is here to help you win Black Friday, while leaving your budget intact. We spend the time, you save the money. Visit regularly for holiday shopping tips and announcements…

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TV Black Friday 2020 Deals: Are They Worth It?

TV Black Friday 2020 Deals: Are They Worth It?

Lauren Schwahn
Nov. 20, 2020

NerdWallet is here to help you win Black Friday while leaving your budget intact. We spend the time, you save the money. Visit regularly for holiday shopping tips and announcements about…

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