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A Classic Dive Bar Holds Out Against the Tide

In a gentrifying San Francisco neighborhood, Vieni Vieni keeps on pouring — despite the odds.

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Tony Lioce

What Does the U.S. Manufacture and How Does It Impact the Economy?

Manufacturing is one of the largest sectors of the U.S. economy and contributes 10% of the country’s output.

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Anna Helhoski

Survey: Majority of Americans Have Money Regrets in 2024

Nearly 7 in 10 Americans (69%) say they have financial regrets for 2024, according to a new NerdWallet survey.

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Erin El Issa

What $20 Gets You at Gas Stations in Each State

Gas prices are falling toward four-year lows — but vary widely across the country.

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What Is a Tariff?

The government might impose a tax on imported goods to raise revenue or protect domestic industries.

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Taryn Phaneuf

State Gas Taxes: What They Are And How Much You Pay

State taxes vary widely but average 33 cents per gallon.

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Taryn Phaneuf

4 Social Media Money Trends Worth Knowing About

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Joe Yerardi

The Best Ways to Give Money to a Teenager

Parents might want to start with cash before trying other methods.

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Kimberly Palmer

How I Give Money to My Teenager

Sometimes paying for an app is worth the price.

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Kimberly Palmer

Survey: Many Americans Lack Confidence in Financial Decision-Making

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Joe Yerardi

Dynamic Pricing: What It Is And Where Consumers Run Into It

Companies can automatically change prices depending on factors like supply, demand and competitor pricing.

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Taryn Phaneuf

What Buying Tickets Was Like … Before Ticketmaster

Want to go to a show while avoiding the ticketing goliath? Find a time machine and get ready to stand in line.

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Jim Washburn

Can Trump Lower Gas Prices as President?

U.S. presidents can’t control how much voters pay at the pump, but they can enact policies that encourage low fuel prices.

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Taryn Phaneuf

You Can’t Escape Climate Change, but in Some Areas, Risk Is Lower

There's no place on Earth that's entirely safe from climate change.

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Anna Helhoski

Resistant to Dynamic Pricing? You’re Likely Already Paying

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Joe Yerardi

How Is Trump Handling the Economy?

Trump is taking major steps to reshape the economy.

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Anna Helhoski

Could a ‘Body Double’ Help You Complete Money Tasks?

Body doubling is gaining popularity outside the ADHD community. Here are some guidelines to body double safely.

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Kimberly Palmer

Half of Local U.S. Labor Markets Won’t Meet Future Workforce Needs

Local labor markets face a future shortage of workers who have middle-skills credentials.

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Anna Helhoski

2024 Cost of Beauty Report

Spending on beauty products, services and procedures is sending some Americans into debt, a new NerdWallet survey finds. Social media may be part of the problem.

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Erin El Issa

Beef Prices Heat Up Again in June

After a respite in May, the cost of steak, roast and ground beef edged up again in June.

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