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Matthew Ong is a senior analyst for NerdWallet, a financial literacy website based out of San Francisco, CA. He works on strategy, product development and content marketing for the NerdWallet Shopping team and also conducts research on business and shopping market trends, focusing on new technologies, emerging consumer tastes, and growth-focused retail startups. He has had his research featured on The Consumerist, Gizmodo, TIME, The Huffington Post and other publications, has written for USNews and Business Insider, and has been interviewed on both television and radio by outlets such as CNN, CBS San Francisco, and KRLD Dallas.

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NerdWallet’s Widgets Hub — Free Financial Widgets and Calculators for Your Website

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Oct. 18, 2017
Free Financial Widgets and Calculators Deliver additional value to your users with tools that answer questions and allow them to compare and find the best products. Welcome to NerdWallet’s Widget…
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Full List of 2014 Black Friday Ad Leaks

Matt Ong
Oct. 20, 2014

Don’t miss out on all of NerdWallet’s highly anticipated 2015 Black Friday ad leaks this season from your favorite stores! For announcements about the best holiday deals around, check back…

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Save Money on Winter Prep by Starting Now

Matt Ong
Sept. 30, 2014

You may still be in summer mode, but fall is upon us, with winter quickly approaching. You can get ahead of the game by starting your winter prep now, before…

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Major Consumer Product Releases for the Rest of 2014

Matt Ong
Sept. 26, 2014

From tablets to video games, there’s a lot to look forward to in the remainder of 2014. NerdWallet Shopping and DealFinder have rounded up the top products slated for release…

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What’s Open on Labor Day: 2014 Labor Day Shopping Guide

Matt Ong
Sept. 1, 2014

Labor Day marks not only the unofficial end to those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, but also the start of a new crop of fall (and winter) savings and…

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The Basics of Last-Minute Labor Day Travel

Matt Ong
Aug. 29, 2014

As summer fades into fall, it’s not too late to plan a last-minute Labor Day getaway before you settle into school and work routines. If you’re flexible on the length…

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Why Certain Products Are On Sale for Labor Day

Matt Ong
Aug. 29, 2014

Every year, Labor Day deals boast price cuts on items such as mattresses, grills, washing machines and more. While the changing seasons may explain the clearances on some items, the rationale…

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The Evolution of Labor Day Sales

Matt Ong
Aug. 29, 2014

Labor Day has come to mean a lot of things: barbecues and picnics; the lamentable end of white-pants season; and, notably, big sales. Lots of them. Somewhere along the way,…

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The Best Online Deals For Labor Day 2014

Matt Ong
Aug. 28, 2014

Savvy shoppers can find great deals on Labor Day weekend, which offers a range of discounts on many products. If you’re looking to avoid the crowds, stay at home this…

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Pre-Labor Day Sales Kick Off Savings Early

Matt Ong
Aug. 28, 2014

When does Labor Day start in August? When it involves shopping. Retailers across the country are offering considerable Labor Day discounts on a wide array of merchandise well before the…

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