How Much Is the Average Water Bill, and What Can I Afford?
Water and other utilities are included in monthly rent payments for some tenants. But if you’re a homeowner or water services aren’t written into your lease agreement, it’s up to…
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].
Posts by Lauren Schwahn:
What Is the Gig Economy?
The term “gig economy” gets thrown around most often in reference to jobs like driving for a rideshare company, making deliveries or walking dogs. But the truth is, it’s much…
Make a Plan to Get Your Money Resolution Back on Track
We’re three months into 2021. Let’s check on those financial New Year’s resolutions. (Remember those?) Quite possibly, they’ve already gone awry. Maybe you planned to build a $1,000 emergency fund,…
How Much Should I Spend on Groceries?
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…
How to Track Your Expenses With NerdWallet
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 —…
I Stopped Spending for a Month, and You Can Too
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…
Goodbudget Review: A Hands-On Digital Envelope System
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…
Rover vs. Wag: Which App Is Better for Making Money?
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…
How to Nail a No-Spend Month
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…
IPhone Black Friday 2020 Deals: Are They Worth It?
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…
