Natural disasters such as wildfires and massive floods have forced some U.S. national parks to close for up to weeks at a time in recent months. But the effects of climate change aren’t the only force driving park closures. The…
As the number of streaming companies grows — not to mention those with hard-to-remember names like Fubo, Philo, and Tubi — it’s easy to get lost comparing the countless services. It’s equally frustrating that streaming services have become more like cable TV providers, with companies raising…
Cutting costs here and there is a common way consumers try to save money. But many familiar tactics just aren’t worthwhile, and some may end up costing more — in more ways than one — than they save. Here are…
The story of Elizabeth Holmes, the blood-test entrepreneur whose product never worked, has captivated court-watchers for years and is bound to recapture attention when she’s sentenced in September. But Holmes is hardly alone in going from executive offices to a…
Saving for retirement is challenging and sometimes overwhelming work. It’s a reality borne out by the numbers: half of American households over the age of 55 have no retirement savings at all, according to the Manhattan Institute. Furthermore, about 40…
Whether your budget and income already took a hit from the pandemic or you’re concerned about how a recession would impact you, there are a number of ways you can start to cut expenses and live with less budget-related anxiety. From…
With Costco’s long list of benefits, it’s easy to forget about the membership’s little-known perks. Costco Travel is one valuable but ultimately overlooked service, which offers great deals on travel…
The average American is drowning in subscriptions. In fact, more than half of people underestimate the cost of their monthly subscription bill by at least $100, according to a recent…
Have you overspent on Christmas presents? Are holiday gift cards burning a hole in your pocket? Either way, you can kick off the new year with frugal finesse by knowing…
According to a NerdWallet analysis, a household that makes $40,000 can expect to pay as much as $21,248 for the child’s first year. So alongside the joys of starting a…
Just understanding the “non-fungible token” is difficult, even for the tech savvy, but that doesn’t keep NFTs from selling for millions of dollars. Their purpose, after all, is to manufacture…
In its first major change to its rewards program in three years, Starbucks is making it more difficult to earn freebies like free coffee and merchandise. While the rewards program…
A cheap, plastic bottle of vodka that’s been gathering dust for the past few years isn’t exactly appealing. But that bottle of American Plains or Popov doesn’t have to go…
If you’ve been a little too prone to nudging the thermostat up or leaving lights on, now is the time to turn over a new leaf. While some energy myths…
Boring spreadsheets and tedious money-tracking apps are so last year. Instead, budget-conscious Generation Xers and millennials will turn to gamified “budget challenges and saving games” in 2023, according to a Pinterest analysis. The…
With holiday shopping winding down and a new year ahead, now is the time to start getting your finances under control. One in 3 people are planning to make a finance-related New…
Boring weather isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but the forecast doesn’t always oblige. Freaky weather isn’t only the stuff of dramatic headlines like the lightning strikes that killed three people…
If your employer offers a flexible spending account, you can save money by setting aside pretax dollars for health-related expenses such as copays, deductibles, and dental care. You elect how…