A buyer’s market: What to get during Prime Big Deal days
The Prime Big Deal Days event is Oct. 7-8 this year. It’s like the little brother of Amazon’s actual Prime Day sale (in July), with pages of Prime member-exclusive deals to sift through. Related...
View ArticleHow much car insurance do I need?
How much liability insurance do I need? To drive your car legally, you need at least the minimum amount of car insurance required in your state. But state-required car insurance levels aren’t generally...
View ArticleIs AI really coming after your job?
Since ChatGPT’s late-2022 release, countless headlines have prophesized an apocalyptic future for workers: “We asked ChatGPT which jobs it thinks it will replace — and it’s not good news for data entry...
View ArticleAI can plan a trip. Would you lend it your credit card to book it?
With the launch of ChatGPT in 2022, artificial intelligence transformed from a science fiction movie plot to an easily accessible tool for the masses. Suddenly, everyone was talking about how AI would...
View ArticleMedicare costs are rising in 2026. Here’s how to save during open enrollment
By Elizabeth Aldrich, NerdWallet Nearly two-thirds of Americans (64%) believe Medicare benefits will be reduced under the current administration, according to a recent NerdWallet survey. For some, a...
View ArticleI asked real buyers: How hard is it to find a house right now?
By the numbers, things are looking better for home buyers this fall. Related Articles Meta adds parental controls for AI-teen interactions Regional banks’ bad loans spark concerns on Wall Street Will...
View ArticleWhat’s the best way to help a family member in financial trouble?
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View ArticleOverwhelmed by debt? Ease into a plan with these expert tips
By Melissa Lambarena, NerdWallet When debt feels overwhelming, it can be hard to imagine how any general one-size-fits-all advice can lead to financial freedom. Financial therapists suggest that a...
View ArticlePaychecks on pause: Lessons everyone can learn from the shutdown
By Rick VanderKnyff, NerdWallet Many of us live paycheck to paycheck, as a wide range of surveys confirm. So when those paychecks suddenly stop coming, because of a layoff or other unforeseen event,...
View ArticleSurreal estate: How hauntings affect home sales
You visit an open house for a stately old Victorian on a quiet street. It has a wraparound front porch and all kinds of vintage charm … but you can’t help but wonder if that sudden cold draft is the...
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