When times are uncertain, your finances don’t have to be
75% of Americans don’t feel confident about their personal finances this year,* and we want to change that. We teamed up with someone who loves numbers as much as we do — The Count. Now our Nerds are sharing tips and tools on the topics that are causing the most financial stress, so you can make the smartest financial decisions.
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Dig into our nerdy calculators and articles in the categories below.
Explore by topic
Dig into our nerdy calculators and articles in the categories below.
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Inflation
Cost of groceries going up…up…up?
Calculate inflation and get smart strategies for managing higher bills.
How to Save Money on Groceries
Like it or not, buying groceries is a part of life. But paying top dollar for a supermarket trip doesn’t have to be a given.
5 Gas Apps to Help with High Prices
Apps like Upside and GasBuddy are ideal for anyone who spends lots of time on the road and is looking to cut their expenses.
STOCK MARKET
Stock market shifting around?
Keep tabs on the state of the stock market, and take our quiz to find out how much risk is smart for you.
Stock Market Crashes: How to Prepare and Not Panic
Market crashes are bound to happen. Here are five things to do before and during the next market meltdown.
Mortgage
Mortgage rates moving all over the place?
Calculate how much you can borrow, and get our nerdy take on whether or not now is the time to buy.
Is It a Good Time to Buy a House?
That decision depends not only on market conditions, but also on your finances and your readiness to become a homeowner.
Crypto
Crypto feeling extra cryptic?
Estimate crypto earnings to see if it’s right for you, and learn how to navigate the current crypto climate.
How to Navigate a Crypto Crash in 2023
Though the factors driving each crypto crash are different, it helps to remember a few established investing principles.
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* This is according to a new survey that was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of NerdWallet from January 17-19, 2023 among 2,063 U.S. adults ages 18 and older. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study,
the sample data is accurate to within +/- 2.8 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact [email protected]
