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…
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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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,…
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…
