All Saving Money
- Don’t get tricked by retailers’ sale schemes
If you see a huge price markdown while shopping, you may feel compelled to make a snap purchase. That’s what retailers want you to do.
- Can Amazon's Alexa and other home assistants save you money? An investigation.
Alexa, the voice-activated home assistant, is an Amazon product, making access to deals from the largest online retailer easy. But it offers other ways to save, too.
- Credit cards or cash: Which is better for overseas travel?
It's wise to carry both, but there are certain considerations one should make before deciding which one to use and when.
- What the Fed rate hike means for student loans
Unless you have student loans with variable interest rates, you can rest easy.
- How one man saved $2,000 on holiday shopping
Planning ahead and keeping track of sales can save you a bundle.
- Fed rate hike: What does it mean for mortgage rates?
Current and future homeowners, don't panic. The biggest moves in mortgage rates have likely already happened — and the Fed had nothing to do with them.
- Retirement anxiety? Three tips to save more in 2017.
Americans are wrapping up the year feeling pretty dismal about their retirement savings, according to a new survey from NerdWallet. But there’s still time to sing a more positive tune, and you can use the momentum of the New Year to help you.
- When should you get your child a bank account?
Personal banking has become more convenient than ever, making it possible for parents who open accounts for their children to monitor their activity, and to teach them sound financial habits whenever they feel ready.
- The 10 best cities for first-time homebuyers
These US cities are perfect for people taking the homeownership plunge based on affordability, livability, and price stability.
- How do New York-area airports rank on ease of holiday travel?
When New Yorkers head out of town for the holidays, they have three major airports to choose from: John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Newark. Unfortunately, none offer a great travel experience.
- Gift card vs. prepaid debit card: Which makes a better gift?
Prepaid debit cards can be a useful budgeting tool, but traditional gift cards are easier to use.
- How to build a multimillion-dollar retirement fund
A new paper outlines how to earn plenty for retirement -- and still fund things like college savings plans.
- EU starts legal action against Germany, UK for failing to act on diesel emissions
The European Union began legal action Thursday against Germany, the UK, and five other nations. It's alleging regulators in these countries failed to adequately police emissions testing after the VW diesel scandal.
- How can my partner and I meld our money habits?
Here’s how to talk about money with your partner, and how to help your partner move from spending to saving.
- Here are the online stores with 'big and tall' or extended sizes
Thanks to the internet, no longer does searching for clothes in larger sizes mean an all-weekend excursion to the states-away outlets in search of anything that fits.
- How are prepaid debit cards different from checking accounts?
Many people who can't or don't want to open regular bank accounts rely on prepaid debit cards as their primary way of making and receiving payments. So what are they?
- Five ethical clothing brands you can actually afford
We've found a few brands with low markups, so you're paying for quality materials and craftsmanship, rather than for brand status.
- Give your child the gift of stocks for Christmas
Sure, you could fight the lines for a Playstation or a Hatchimal. But for a present with the potential to keep a child engaged well into adulthood, consider the gift of stocks.
- Why you shouldn't pay rent with a credit card
Credit card transactions for rent payments are rife with fees and financial pitfalls. That’s not to say you can’t get something out of it.
- Seven stores with the best return policies
Savvy retailers realize that not every gift is a hit: It might not fit, it could be a duplicate, or that smartwatch may not be very smart. These retailers have generous return policies that focus on customer satisfaction.