Personal Finance

What Is the Minimum Wage By State in 2026?

The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, but many states and localities set it higher.

How to Tackle Holiday Debt That Lingers

Paying off accrued debt, no matter the source, starts with making a plan and picking strategies.

Sneaky Ways Inflation Affects Your Money in 2023

6 Ways to Set Financial Boundaries

Setting money boundaries can be uncomfortable, but it's a skill that can help you accomplish your financial goals.

How to Prepare for Your Next Emergency

How to Complain and Get Results

How to Make the Most of New Rules for Charitable Giving

Meta to Cut 10% of Workforce in Latest AI-Driven Tech Layoffs

In 2026, tech layoffs are surging, with major companies citing AI development as a key driver.

U.S. Added an Unexpected 165,000 Jobs in October

The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1% in October.

How to Take a Career Break

Will Adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit Pay Off?

Gas Prices Are Finally Falling

The International Energy Agency says fuel prices are expected to remain high into 2027.

What Are Your Employee Benefits Really Worth?

How Generational Trauma Affects Your Finances and How to Heal

Generational trauma can affect your financial behaviors and how you feel about money. Here's how to heal.

5 Ways to Spend a Billion-Dollar Lottery Jackpot

TL;DR: Don’t do any of these things, at least not without first having a heart-to-heart with a financial advisor.

How Lotteries Work (and How Much You Keep If You Win)

The winner won't see the full amount — at least not all at once. Here's how to play, and what it means if you win.

3 Inflation-Savvy Moves to Make Now

How to Spot a Great 401(k)

How to Handle Your Medical Bills

Medical bills can quickly become overwhelming, but consumers often have more power than they might think.

27% of Americans Saw Credit Scores Actually Go Up Amid Pandemic

A new NerdWallet survey finds that more than a quarter of Americans (27%) report that their credit scores have gone up since the start of the pandemic. An additional 14% report their scores have worsened.