Personal Finance

Aura Review 2026: Is This Identity Theft Protection App Worth the Cost?

Aura's plans are $13-$50 a month. The service offers broad security and a generous family plan. Still, there may be cheaper ways to protect yourself.

Resistant to Dynamic Pricing? You’re Likely Already Paying

MyFICO: Is It Worth the Cost?

MyFICO is a service that sells you access to your FICO credit scores and monitors credit. The best coverage isn't cheap, but you can find free alternatives to some features.

How I Talk About Money With Other Moms

Being curious can lead to helpful, supportive conversations.

What We Can Learn From ‘Money Moms’

Moms groups can be fertile ground for financial tips.

Is the 60/30/10 Budget Right for You?

The 60/30/10 budget may help you better manage your expenses in an economy with high inflation.

What to Know About Amazon Luna Standard (formerly Prime Gaming)

Amazon Luna Standard is a free gaming platform for Prime members and can be an economical way to fit gaming into your budget.

Is Amazon Music Free With Prime, and What Do You Get?

Your Prime membership includes ad-free music, playlists and podcasts, but most music is shuffle-play only unless you upgrade to Unlimited.

Even a Personal Finance Writer Could Use a ‘Body Double’

Body doubling can make it easier to finally tackle tedious financial tasks.

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.

Inflation Calculator: U.S. CPI and Dollar Value 1913-2026

Use this calculator to see how your money's value changed over time — and how much it could change in the future.

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.

Invest in Yourself: 5 Ways Women Can Get a Money Advantage

Women have different challenges, and some advantages, when it comes to managing money over the long term.

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.

The Best Things to Buy on Amazon, and Some to Avoid

The best things to buy on Amazon include items you use often enough to reorder automatically and also batteries and buyer-vetted bestsellers.

Beef Prices Rise Again in October

Ground beef prices rose 1.2% in October while steaks rose 1.7%. Both had fallen in recent months.

Rename Your ‘Emergency Fund’ if That Suits Your Saving Style

Whatever you choose to call your short-term savings account might help you use it more effectively. Here's how experts suggest you approach it.

What Is the Farm Bill?

The Farm Bill must be passed or extended by Congress every five years in order to fund U.S. agricultural and food programs.

DOJ Files Antitrust Suit Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster

A ticketing debacle in 2022 before Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour sparked federal investigations.

Why the Disconnect Between Economic Strength and Sentiment Matters