Study: People are Tracking Spending More Closely — Should You?
Americans say rising prices, life changes and risk of job loss have contributed to tracking spending more closely.
Asked on Reddit: Should I Pay Off My Mortgage or Pad Savings?
Experts say to run the numbers and consider what helps you sleep at night.
May’s Big Money Questions: Emergency Savings, Bonuses and More
The Nerds share advice on splitting expenses fairly, building up emergency savings and spending work bonuses.
‘K-Shaped’ Economy Is Giving Way to an ‘E-Shaped’ Divide
Middle-income Americans are pulling back, splitting from the top earners who are still driving the majority of growth.
Spirit Airlines Collapse Exposes Cracks in the Budget Airline Model
Rising jet fuel costs tied to the Iran war are testing the viability of budget air travel.
Scammers Are Using AI to Target You — Don’t Get Caught Off Guard
As scammers leverage AI, consumers can defend themselves by becoming familiar with common scams and being suspicious of unexpected calls.
Warner Bros. Approves Paramount Takeover — Will Your Streaming Costs Rise?
Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. could change what you watch and what you pay.
Jury Rules Live Nation Is an Illegal Monopoly — What It Means For You
The Live Nation ruling could reshape ticket prices and competition.
Study: Workers With a Goal Are More Likely to Regularly Save Money
Three in four working Americans who have a savings goal regularly save money.
‘Warflation’ Will Hit More Than Just Gas Prices
Even with the ceasefire announced this week, effects of the Iran conflict will continue working through the economy.
Looser Banking Rules Could Mean Cheaper Loans For You. What Could Go Wrong?
Relaxed bank capital requirements could shift more financial risk onto taxpayers.
I Saved $122 a Month With a Subscription Audit
Here’s how I’m saving nearly $1,500 this year by cutting out unnecessary subscription costs.
If the USPS Runs Out of Money, Will You Still Get Mail?
A potential USPS cash crunch could lead to higher postage prices or fewer mail delivery days.
An Economic Wild Card: The Iran War and Your Finances
Rising oil costs from the Iran war are threatening to complicate the financial picture at home.
I Should Have Bought Punch’s Ikea Monkey When I Had the Chance
Punch’s viral fame fueled a sellout of his comfort orangutan.
Trump Enacts New 15% Tariff After Supreme Court Defeat
The president announced a 10% global duty in the wake of Friday’s decision, but upped the figure Saturday.
How Health Care Is Keeping the Job Market Afloat
January job growth was strong — and nearly all of it came from health care and social assistance.
Super Bowl Betting is Only Getting Easier — And Weirder
Sports betting apps and prediction markets make it easy to wager on everything and anything.
What Is Streamflation? (And Will Streaming Prices Keep Rising?)
Streaming prices are climbing as companies shift toward profits and shell out billions for sports rights.
Survey: 17% of Americans Say Credit Card Debt is a Dating Dealbreaker
Dating dealbreakers abound when it comes to finances, finds a new NerdWallet survey.