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Big Expenses Ruining Your Budget? Try a Sinking Fund.

Making a major purchase is different from shopping for groceries. Budgeting for big purchases is different, too.

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Kurt Woock

Will U.S. Intervention in Venezuela Change Prices at the Pump?

U.S. companies face high hurdles to pump Venezuelan oil into the market.

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Anna Helhoski

Americans Split on Using AI for Personal Finances

About half say AI will have a positive impact on their personal finances.

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Kurt Woock

Is Fed Independence at Risk After DOJ Subpoenas?

The DOJ move has sparked bipartisan opposition, including a joint statement from former Fed chairs.

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Anna Helhoski

Give Yourself a 7-Day Financial Reset

Build habits that make your finances work better for you.

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Lauren Schwahn

Survey: Men More Financially Confident in the New Year

Men are more likely to say they could financially withstand personal and economic financial setbacks than their women counterparts, a new NerdWallet survey finds.

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Erin El Issa

Quiz: The One Big, Beautiful Bill Challenge: Do You Know The 2025 Tax Changes?

Take our quiz to find out if you're ready for the changes the megabill will usher in.

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Pamela de la Fuente

New Orleans Man Wins $100,000 in NerdWallet’s Debt-Free December Sweepstakes

Noland says his win came at the perfect time.

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California Man Wins $100,000 in NerdWallet’s Debt-Free December Sweepstakes

A surprise cash prize is helping one Californian pay off debt and jump-start a new chapter.

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Kate Ashford, WMS™

Las Vegas Woman Wins $100,000 in NerdWallet’s Debt-Free December Sweepstakes

Wilson calls her win "a blessing."

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Lauren Schwahn

The High Stakes Behind the Netflix/Paramount Bidding War For Warner Bros.

The battle for Warner Bros. could change what you watch and what you pay.

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Kate Ashford, WMS™

Bright Bulbs, Low Bills: How to Cut Christmas Electric Costs

Christmas lights are bright and shiny, but their associated electric bill isn’t always so pretty.

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Courtney Neidel

One Last Fed Rate Cut for 2025 — What Does It Mean For You?

The Fed cut rates again, easing borrowing but squeezing savers.

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Anna Helhoski

What To Do With a Windfall

Here’s how to make the most of your unexpected cash.

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Kate Ashford, WMS™

Shocked by Your Electric Bill? 3 Reasons Costs Are Rising

An aging power grid and increasing demand are factors in driving prices higher in 2025.

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Rick VanderKnyff

2026 Consumer Outlook Report – 51% Say Prices Will Worsen

A new NerdWallet survey finds that while a majority of Americans think 2026 will be a better year for them than 2025 financially, just over half think consumer prices will worsen.

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Erin El Issa

Thanksgiving Debt Regrets: How to Recover If You Overspend

Here’s how to undo some of the damage if you spend more than you planned.

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Kate Ashford, WMS™

The Nerds Share Tips for Memorable, Budget-Friendly Gifts

Creative and personal gifts often cost less and end up being more memorable than store-bought items.

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Kimberly Palmer

Discussed on Reddit: How Should I Pay For My Holiday Purchases?

Convenience for shoppers can come at a cost.

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Kimberly Palmer

How to Prepare for the Next Government Shutdown

Learn how to keep your money stable the next time the government grinds to a halt.

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Kate Ashford, WMS™