Before splurging on non-essentials, do a review of your basic needs, suggests Andi Wrenn, an accredited financial counselor ...

The same NerdWallet study found that 46% of Americans want to save money for emergencies in 2026. Start with whatever you can spare. Make it $20, $50, $75 or whatever jibes with your budget right now.

The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.01%. This is one basis point higher than yesterday but ...

This savings account earns a competitive rate and does not charge monthly fees. However, it requires a minimum opening balance of $500. You can access banking features, including checking your balance ...

A standard homeowners policy may cover sudden, accidental roof leaks. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you take certain ...

The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6% APR, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. This is six basis points lower than yesterday and 17 basis points ...

Chase’s size and its broad range of financial products offer customers convenience, but some of its bank accounts come with high fees and low rates. Many or all of the products on this page are from ...

Tomo’s online rates comparison tool is among the best we’ve seen for shopping rates — and both their rates and fees are competitive. While they don’t offer refinance or home equity options, the solid ...

Alana Benson is an investing writer who joined NerdWallet in 2019. She covers a wide variety of investing topics including stocks, socially responsible investing, cryptocurrency, mutual funds, HSAs ...

Selling assets at a loss can be beneficial from a tax perspective, but be careful to avoid the wash-sale rule. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

With a Vanguard Roth IRA you’ll find some of the lowest-cost mutual funds around. But Vanguard’s mutual fund minimums are a disadvantage. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from ...

Midwest-rooted Central Bank offers an online application, which you can track via mobile app. But you’ll have to contact the bank for mortgage rates. Among the best when it comes to online convenience ...