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A high net worth individual is a person with $1 million to $5 million in liquid assets.

Hosting a pregame party doesn’t have to be expensive with a little extra planning.

The Nerds explore how to stop living paycheck to paycheck, moneymaxxing and high utility bills.

A high net worth individual is a person with $1 million to $5 million in liquid assets.

Hosting a pregame party doesn’t have to be expensive with a little extra planning.

The Nerds explore how to stop living paycheck to paycheck, moneymaxxing and high utility bills.

Think about what you want and why. Then, assess where you are right now to determine what you need to do to get there.

Test your understanding of financial concepts, and find resources to build your knowledge.

Making sense of personal finance isn’t always easy. Conversations can help.

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Hosting a pregame party doesn’t have to be expensive with a little extra planning.

The Nerds explore how to stop living paycheck to paycheck, moneymaxxing and high utility bills.

Making sense of personal finance isn’t always easy. Conversations can help.

Rethink your shopping habits and leverage loyalty programs to cut food costs.

The Nerds explore how to save money when online shopping, when to use AI for financial planning and the logistics of lending money to a friend.

Getting healthy doesn’t have to cost a lot, especially when you incorporate free trials and discounts.

Financial experts weigh in with some tried-and-true advice for getting ahead during expensive times.

Saving money on essential school supplies is especially important as consumers face higher prices on everyday items.

This survey examines household finances across California, Florida, Georgia, New York and Texas.

Feeling mid about rising prices? Make the midpoint of the year your time to adjust.

Inflation can take a toll on your finances (and motivation), but there are ways to cope.

Getting your money back can take time, follow-ups and even third-party involvement.

Nearly half of parents of children under 18 (45%) say they’ll likely have to rely on credit to manage some of their expenses this month, according to NerdWallet’s new Financial Resilience Index.

The Nerds offered guidance on how to manage recurring costs and whether or not phone bricking makes it easier to save money.


Maximizing fun while keeping costs low is all about creating inexpensive core memories.

AI was supposed to be the cheaper option. When it's not, the bills are sky high.

Before saying “yes,” examine your finances and weigh how long it may take to land another job.

What do you want your money to accomplish? Financial wellness starts with getting more familiar with your cash flow to unlock the possibilities.

Financial resilience is a measure of household preparedness for economic challenges.