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Is Your Favorite New Artist Actually an AI Robot?

Is your monthly music streaming subscription supporting artists or machines?

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Anna Helhoski

Roundup: Fed Countdown, AI Stock Bubble, Job Hugging and More

A near-guarantee Fed rate cut is ahead, beef prices are sky high and an AI stock bubble could be forming.

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Roundup: World Cup Tix, a New iPhone, Gold Fever & Pumpkin Spice

Soccer's World Cup comes to North America in 2026, and the long, crooked path to scoring tickets begins this week.

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How Tariffs Could Mess With Your Pumpkin Spice

Autumn’s signature flavor won’t be immune to tariffs.

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Anna Helhoski

Which Jobs Qualify for ‘No Tax on Tips’?

Jobs exempt from tip taxes include tour guides, digital content creators, taxi drivers and home plumbers.

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Anna Helhoski

News Roundup: Tariff Ruling; Online Shopping Hits Roadblock

Tariffs will stay in place for now. Plus: The end of an e-commerce era; GDP bounces back in Q2.

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This Tariff Loophole Kept Cheap Stuff Cheap; Now, It’s Ending

After Friday, even small items bought directly from overseas sellers will be subject to duties.

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Anna Helhoski

Roundup: Tariffs Are Coming for Your Coffee (and Matcha)

Tariffs brew trouble for the coffee industry; matcha supply no match for demand; Americans and alcohol.

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Fed Chair Powell Hints at Possible Incoming Rate Cut

NerdWallet Economist Elizabeth Renter weighs in on Powell’s rate cut signal.

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Anna Helhoski

Can Your Matcha Addiction Survive a Shortage and Tariffs?

Amid shortages, tariffs and soaring demand, matcha prices are rising.

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Anna Helhoski

Many Americans are Stressed About Money, 6 Ways to Cope

More than half of Americans (51%) regularly stress out about money, according to a NerdWallet survey.

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Daniel Lathrop

Tariffs Are a Buzzkill for the Coffee Biz

The latest levies have sent importers scrambling and are likely to raise prices for America’s millions of coffee drinkers.

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Rick VanderKnyff

Four Frequent Money Worries – And What To Do About Them

Nearly 4 in 5 Americans (79%) had concerns about their current financial situation, according to an April 2025 NerdWallet survey. Here's how to handle four of the biggest money concerns.

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Daniel Lathrop

The CFPB Is Still Standing … Barely. But Is It Doing Anything?

Republicans have long targeted the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for elimination. It survives, for now, but has drastically scaled back its work.

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Rick VanderKnyff

Without a Net: Who Will Feel the Pain From Budget Cuts?

The new “big, beautiful” budget slashes funding for Medicaid, SNAP and ACA subsidies.

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Anna Helhoski

2025 Financial Goals Midyear Check-In Report

While most Americans set financial goals for 2025, many aren’t on track to achieve them, according to a new NerdWallet survey.

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Erin El Issa

The GOP Megabill: What Taxpayers Should Know

The “big, beautiful bill” extends many tax cuts enacted during the first Trump administration in 2017 — and adds new ones. Here are some key provisions taxpayers need to know.

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Rick VanderKnyff

When Do ‘Big, Beautiful’ Megabill Changes Go Into Effect?

The GOP megabill staggers the rollout of its sweeping budget provisions, including tax breaks and social program cuts.

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Anna Helhoski

What Will Congress’ Latest Move Mean For Your Financial Future?

NerdWallet experts break down what the new budget bill means for your taxes, loans, insurance, credit cards and more.

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Anna Helhoski

What the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ Means for Your Finances

The GOP budget passed by Congress will add $3.3 trillion to the national debt.

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Anna Helhoski