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How to Prepare for Your Next Emergency

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Kimberly Palmer

How to Complain and Get Results

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Liz Weston, CFP®

How to Make the Most of New Rules for Charitable Giving

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Liz Weston, CFP®

Meta to Cut 10% of Workforce in Latest AI-Driven Tech Layoffs

In 2026, tech layoffs are surging, with major companies citing AI development as a key driver.

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Anna Helhoski

U.S. Adds 57,000 Jobs in June, Well Below Expectations

The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2% in June.

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Anna Helhoski

How to Take a Career Break

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Liz Weston, CFP®

Will Adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit Pay Off?

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Liz Weston, CFP®

Gas Prices Begin Rising, Strait of Hormuz Halted

Gas prices are starting to tick up as U.S.-Iran strikes remain volatile along the Strait of Hormuz.

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What Are Your Employee Benefits Really Worth?

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Liz Weston, CFP®

5 Ways to Spend a Billion-Dollar Lottery Jackpot

TL;DR: Don’t do any of these things, at least not without first having a heart-to-heart with a financial advisor.

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Rick VanderKnyff

How Lotteries Work (and How Much You Keep If You Win)

The winner won't see the full amount — at least not all at once. Here's how to play, and what it means if you win.

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Taryn Phaneuf

3 Inflation-Savvy Moves to Make Now

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Liz Weston, CFP®

How to Spot a Great 401(k)

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Liz Weston, CFP®

How to Handle Your Medical Bills

Medical bills can quickly become overwhelming, but consumers often have more power than they might think.

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Kimberly Palmer

27% of Americans Saw Credit Scores Actually Go Up Amid Pandemic

A new NerdWallet survey finds that more than a quarter of Americans (27%) report that their credit scores have gone up since the start of the pandemic. An additional 14% report their scores have worsened.

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Erin El Issa

3 Common Credit Myths That Could Damage Your Score

A NerdWallet survey finds that Americans have misconceptions about credit that could hurt their credit scores.

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Erin El Issa

How to Cultivate a Happier Retirement

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Liz Weston, CFP®

6 New Rules for Smarter European Travel

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Liz Weston, CFP®

How to Find a Happy Balance Among Competing Savings Goals

Deciding how to prioritize different savings goals can be overwhelming, but financial experts recommend ordering them by urgency.

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Kimberly Palmer

How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Child?

The adoption process can be long and cost anywhere from less than $1,000 to more than $50,000.

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Taryn Phaneuf