Trending
Popular Gas Apps to Help You Save Money
Try an app like GasBuddy, Upside, Checkout 51 or Carfax Car Care if high fuel prices are stretching your budget.
Learn About
Money Management
Finding ways to stretch what you've got gives you the freedom to do more with your money.
Browse Articles
EXPLORE BY:
What to Buy (and Skip) in November 2026
November is one of the best months to buy just about everything. Tech devices and kitchen gadgets are at the top of list, though, and you may not have to wait until Nov. 27 for the best price.
Calendar: Your Guide to Freebie Days in 2026
Here's when you can get free doughnuts, hamburgers, ice cream and more.
I Have One Rule for Shopping Amazon Prime Day — and It Saves Me Big
No splurging, no regrets — just restocking the stuff I’d buy anyway at a discount.
Can ‘Deinfluencing’ Help You Spend Less?
Your social media feed wants you to buy things. Deinfluencers want you to know you don’t need them.
Can Pretend Shopping Help You Spend Less?
Dopamine sites let you shop without spending a penny. But they might not keep you from pulling out your credit card anyway.
What AI Can (and Can’t) Do for Your Shopping
AI can help you research products and narrow your choices, but don’t trust it to reliably find the lowest price or a working coupon code.
Author insights
With 250+ articles and 80+ years of combined expertise, our team helps you make confident financial choices. Discover more from NerdWallet's writers and strategists.
Authors Published In
Explore more on Budgeting/Saving
Latest articles
Nov. 3 Is National Sandwich Day — Sink Your Teeth into 11 Deals
Restaurants and sandwich chains nationwide are celebrating with BOGO subs, discounts and free food with a minimum purchase.
What Is the ‘Couch Economy’ Costing You?
Delivery, streaming and online shopping make it easy to live life from your living room. Keep costs in check with a solid strategy.
Oct. 6 Is National Taco Day — Here Are the Spiciest Deals
Restaurants and taco chains nationwide are celebrating with BOGO tacos, discounts and free food with a minimum purchase — or a taco costume.
I Have One Rule for Shopping Amazon Prime Day — and It Saves Me Big
No splurging, no regrets — just restocking the stuff I’d buy anyway at a discount.
Can Pretend Shopping Help You Spend Less?
Dopamine sites let you shop without spending a penny. But they might not keep you from pulling out your credit card anyway.
National Coffee Day: Where to Find Free Coffee and Deals on Sept. 29
Retailers include Dunkin', Caribou Coffee, DoorDash — and even Whataburger.
What AI Can (and Can’t) Do for Your Shopping
AI can help you research products and narrow your choices, but don’t trust it to reliably find the lowest price or a working coupon code.
I Can’t Stop Buying Surprise Bags
I fell for the latest toy craze. Have you?
Sept. 18 is National Cheeseburger Day — Here Are the 18 Juiciest Deals
Fast food chains and restaurants nationwide are celebrating with buy-one-get-one deals, discounts and free cheeseburgers with minimum purchases.
Should You Really Try to ‘Die with Zero’?
This philosophy is about enjoying your money while you can — but you need a solid financial foundation first.
I Slashed My Water Bill by $300 by Doing 1 Simple Thing
When my water bill shot up, the culprit turned out to be a common problem — a leaky toilet.
Membership Fees Ambushed Our Budget — Here’s Our Fix
When a pile of annual membership fees renewed in the same month and blew past our budget, we built a $647 per year sinking fund so surprise renewals never rattle them again.
Can ‘Deinfluencing’ Help You Spend Less?
Your social media feed wants you to buy things. Deinfluencers want you to know you don’t need them.
What You Can Learn From the Nerds’ Home Improvement Projects
The Nerds tell us how they’re keeping summer renovation costs in check, and what they’ve learned along the way.
Aug. 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day — Here Are the Best Deals
Bakeries and retail chains nationwide are celebrating with free cookies and sweet deals worth grabbing.
Why the Box of Cereal in My Cart Might Cost Less Than Yours
Your cart isn't just tracking items — it's tracking you. Here's how to dodge the algorithm.
How to Budget With Irregular Income: Real Stories
You can survive and thrive on a fluctuating income. It just takes a lot of planning and saving.
Can You Take Advantage of This Hack to Save on a Mac?
Use sales tax holidays to cut down on the cost of a new computer.
The 70/20/10 Budget Rule, Explained (And Its Biggest Downside)
The 70/20/10 budget rule has gone viral for its simplicity, but combining needs and wants creates an accountability problem other budgets don't have. Here's how it stacks up against 50/30/20 and 60/30/10.
11 National Ice Cream Day Deals and Freebies
Scoop up these ice cream offers before they melt away.