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5 Financial To-Dos Before the End of 2025
As 2025 winds down, here are some moves to help you finish the year strong financially. Morningstar’s director of personal…
Stimulus check $2,000 direct deposit IRS relief: what Americans must verify before expecting money
Rumors about a surprise 2000 relief payment have spread across social media, pushing many Americans households to wonder if the…
These Grad Degrees Aren’t Considered ‘Professional’—Limiting Student Loans
KEY TAKEAWAYS The “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Act created different student loan limits for graduate students and “professional” graduate students….
Cutting hair, cutting alcohol, cutting costs
Open this photo in gallery: There are a couple of quirky ways I’ve found to save a few bucks, with…
NerdWallet writer shares tips for holiday budgeting
The holiday shopping season is here, but with inflation and tariffs making some items more expensive, consumers may be more…
How common is it to have a 7-figure net worth?
If you’ve dreamed of becoming a millionaire, you’re not alone. To many, hitting this financial milestone signals you’ve “made it.”…
Prepare for the financial side of the holidays
The start of the holiday season often brings increased demands on both time and financial resources. From buying decorations and…
Personal finance advice doesn’t work for most Americans, economists say
Americans typically score poorly in financial literacy tests. Yet they’re on their own when it comes to making major financial…
Want to refinance your house in early 2026? What you need to know.
As 2026 approaches, homeowners who locked in higher mortgage rates over the last several years might wonder if the new…
