A successful yard sale involves hours of preparation and plenty of hard work. So does an unsuccessful sale. I’ve had both kinds and can confidently say the version that makes…

The Federal Reserve has raised its rate twice in 2022 and has said additional bumps are likely. These changes are designed to wrestle inflation down to manageable levels, but they…

Many airline passengers seek plant-based meal options, whether for ethical or environmental reasons — or to avoid a rubbery, reheated chicken breast. According to a 2020 Gallup poll, 23% of…

For some travelers, all-inclusive hotels conjure up images of flavorless food served under a heat lamp in lush and vibrant destinations where guests never actually leave the resort grounds. Lower-tier…

Inflation has come down especially hard on people already struggling to put gas in their tanks and groceries in their refrigerators. For many, a payday loan may seem like the…

With boating season ramping up, it's a good time to talk about best practices for pet-friendly boating to ensure your little one is safe. Before hitting the lake, river or sea with your pet, it's important to plan ahead and always keep the best interests of your four-legged first mate in mind.

Most of us don’t want to think about death. It’s an unsettling and largely unwelcome topic. Humans are emotional creatures by nature, and the majority aren’t well equipped to handle a death of a family member, friend or pet. But for a beloved cat or dog, the ordeal may be easier to bear.

Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a conversation about how to have a successful — and moneymaking —…

Pool season has finally arrived, and to optimize your time outdoors splishing and splashing, there’s a few things that need to be done first. Not only will the pool itself have to be prepped and maintained for regular swimming, but it also needs to be safe. You’ll want to do some general landscaping and upkeep to your property around the pool as well.

Between rising gas and car-repair prices, it’s an expensive time to be a driver. And car insurance is no exception. But while you can’t control problems like labor shortages and…

There are banks that want to give you more than $100 to open a new account. The catch? You might need to make a minimum deposit. Or receive a direct…

Well intentioned people of the past century imported many handsome plants. Unfortunately, some of them — absent the predators of their homeland — became pests here in America. These “invasives” generally spread quickly by seed and root, and can take over our gardens and adjoining wild places. Many will grow in sun or shade in wet or dry soil — in other words — anywhere!

Go to just about any local car show or cruise in Anywhere, USA, and you’ll see at least one or more 1957 Chevys. They are very popular among ‘50s car collectors and admirers. Most, if not all, will be top-of-the-line Bel Air models with their distinctive bright trim on the rear fender between the two silver bands making up the ‘sweep spear’. Nine out of 10 times, they will be decked out in Matador Red, India Ivory or Onyx Black... and again most of the time they will be a two-door hardtop or convertible. So, right off the bat, the ‘57 Bel Air I’m reviewing today is unique because it is none of the above.

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, meaning it’s time to break out the barbecue grill and invite the neighbors over. But not before doing a few safety checks first.

I remember from my youth a friend had those radio-controlled squeeze lever race cars on the slotted track. We’d race them and ultimately one of us would have our RC slot car fly off the track. It was fun.

Being in debt feels like you’re always a step behind. It doesn’t help that debt is spoken about as something that’s your fault — too much online shopping, or too…

As my week with the new Chevy Bolt EUV was coming to a close, I sensed that this "Electric Utility Vehicle" was becoming skeptical about my custodial expertise when it comes to plug-in cars.

My mom died at age 61, when I was 31. Seeing her headstone in a field of others smacked me with a brutal, if obvious fact: Everyone, including everyone’s parents,…

If your home’s value has soared, congratulations. If you decide to sell, beware. Financial advisor James Guarino says some clients don’t realize that home sale profits are potentially taxable until…

Consumers face rising prices almost everywhere they turn, including on basics like gas and food. At the same time, rising interest rates can translate into higher credit card payments for…

Inflation is up, the stock market is down, and I bonds have suddenly come into vogue due to an unprecedented interest rate of 9.62%. But while I bonds can help…

(Broadry) — Want to take your dog on vacation? You’re not alone. According to a new survey by Wag!, pet parents would travel more often if it were easier to bring along their dogs.  “People are getting more dogs. They are adopting more dogs. Dogs are becoming more of our culture so it doesn’t surprise […]

(Broadry) — Want to take your dog on vacation? You’re not alone. According to a new survey by Wag!, pet parents would travel more often if it were easier to bring along their dogs.  “People are getting more dogs. They are adopting more dogs. Dogs are becoming more of our culture so it doesn’t surprise […]

You’ve heard of golden handcuffs. That’s when a company compensates you generously to discourage you from taking a job elsewhere. Some of us restrain ourselves with another type of golden…

Managing inventory is a task that can make or break your small business. With too much inventory, profits suffer and storerooms overflow. With too little, items get back-ordered, customers get…

Since many countries still require negative COVID-19 tests to enter, it’s good to obtain travel insurance. After all, a positive COVID-19 test result is still possible — even if you’re…

Given high gas prices, it might make sense that your next vacation involves an electric vehicle rather than one that’s gas-powered. Whether you’re renting an electric car for the first…

At its best, business coaching can connect you with a mentor and supporter who helps you generate ideas, make plans and execute on them. But at its worst, a business…

The 15/3 credit card payment hack has no merit for improving your credit scores.

Before the pandemic, entrepreneurs Liz Eddy and Alyssa Ruderman had trouble getting venture capitalists to invest in their end-of-life planning app Lantern. Potential business partners were skeptical as well. “We…

About 1 in 8 Gen Xers and baby boomers say they’ve postponed or considered postponing retirement due to inflation, according to a March 2022 survey by the Nationwide Retirement Institute.…

Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a discussion of the student debt new high school grads — and…

It’s a banner year for weddings, with industry experts at the Wedding Report predicting that more than 2.5 million couples will tie the knot — a 40-year high. But you…

A new type of scam has emerged in the hype-filled world of cryptocurrency: the “rug pull.” The scam, which gets its name from the expression “pulling the rug out,” involves…

Nissan has Altima back in the black.

I wanted to get ducked. No this is not some weird autocorrect fail (which happens a lot to me). My tester this week comes with a fun, frivolous tradition amongst the die-hard Jeep community. If you drive a Wrangler, other Jeepers will place a rubber duck somewhere on your Jeep. Yes it’s silly. No I don’t know the origin, but since I was driving the 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe I wanted the duck.

Anyone who knows me closely knows that I have been fascinated with big rigs, or 18-wheelers, ever since I was a young boy. When I was fresh out of elementary school, I wrote to manufactures like GMC, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Mack and others, requesting spec sheets with dimensions so that I could make drawings of the tractors.

Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This episode is dedicated to a Travel Nerd’s story about traveling to Tokyo for a vacation that…

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses have quickly adopted remote working and transitioned to new technologies, such as contactless payments and online ordering. Unfortunately, these adjustments have…

Beginner and experienced investors are navigating an uncertain investing environment affected by inflation, war and a pandemic. Financial clarity and strategy are in demand, as shown by the thousands of…

Stablecoins are supposed to be the part of the cryptocurrency market that is immune to the wild swings in value that have characterized assets such as Bitcoin. But the nosedive…

It’s obviously time to bathe our canine furkids when they smell a bit funky or roll in something unpleasant. But how often should we be washing them on a regular basis?

Believe it or not, there are ways to improve your car deal even after the ink is dry on the sales contract. While you can’t lower the price of your…

With the cost of everything rising faster and faster, it can be hard to build a reliable travel budget. Will gas prices rise or fall by the summer? And will…

For those among us who like a tipple after takeoff, consider this a sign that the world is healing: Many airlines are resuming in-flight meals and alcohol service. Early on…

More U.S. workers than ever hold a graduate degree. Years of intensifying job requirements and headlines declaring a master’s “the new bachelor’s degree” nudged a record number of students into…