9 Ways to Make Money as a Kid
Job opportunities for children are limited, but not impossible to find. Sure, the minimum working age in the United States is 14, and some states may have a higher minimum…
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:
Here’s What Inflation Could Mean for Prime Day Deals
Amazon’s much-anticipated Prime Day event is coming on June 21 and 22. And unlike past years, this installment of the annual sale coincides with a reopening economy and climbing inflation.…
Is Your Wedding Budget Ready for the Reception Resurgence?
Wedding celebrations largely took a hiatus after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in 2020. Among couples who had a set wedding date between March and December 2020, 47% postponed their…
High Net Worth: What It Means to Be a HNWI
Many people use net worth — the number you get when you subtract your debts from your assets — to measure wealth. But what number do you have to reach…
5 Ways to Get Free Clothes Online and Near You
There’s something uniquely satisfying about updating your wardrobe. The price tag that normally goes along with that? Not so much. If new clothes aren’t in your budget, or you simply…
NerdWallet’s Wedding Budget Calculator
The price of weddings is substantial, with receptions alone expected to reach an average of $22,500 in 2021, according to wedding planning site The Knot. To help you figure out…
9 Ways to Get Free Books for Kids
Reading has plenty of upsides for kids: It develops skills, boosts intelligence and sparks imagination. Despite the benefits, reading can still turn into an expensive hobby. Thankfully, there are ways…
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…
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,…
