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June 29, 2025

personal finance

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Don’t let self-care sabotage your savings

May 18, 2021 Laura McMullen, NerdWallet

Don’t worry, this article won’t tell you to forgo every face scrub and cappuccino that calls your name and only spend money on survival needs. Of course, you should treat yourself and practice self-care, particularly […]

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More vaccinated travelers mean pricier hotels, flights

May 4, 2021 Sam Kemmis, NerdWallet

The cost of travel will slowly rebound from historic lows as more people receive COVID-19 vaccinations and book long-deferred trips, according to industry experts. This time last year, air traffic in the U.S. plummeted, with […]

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Millennial Money: Prepare for COVID medical bills this year

April 27, 2021 Amrita Jayakumar, NerdWallet

Testing and vaccination for the coronavirus is free thanks to laws passed last year. Treatment isn’t, however, and may be about to get more expensive. A new vaccine is in production, millions of doses are […]

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Millennial Money: Reboot your budget to prep for reopening

April 26, 2021 Courtney Jespersen, NerdWallet

Picture cruising your car deep into 2021 and never glancing in the rearview mirror. Vaccines, travel and a hope of normalcy are finally on the horizon. With so much to look forward to in the […]

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Better savers spend less money on these 3 things

April 20, 2021 Hal M. Bundrick, NerdWallet

Reducing spending in three common budget categories may significantly boost your ability to save money. And a small mental trick could help you stick to an ongoing savings plan. Those are the findings of two […]

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Liz Weston: Start early to get your house retirement-ready

April 6, 2021 Liz Weston, NerdWallet

Many people want to remain in their homes after they retire rather than move to a senior living facility or community. Unfortunately, most homes aren’t set up to help us age safely and affordably. If […]

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Millennial Money: 3 ways COVID-19 reshuffled our finances

March 26, 2021 Kelsey Sheehy, NerdWallet

The U.S. economy ground to a halt in March 2020 as state after state issued lockdown orders and shut down businesses to blunt the spread of the coronavirus. A year later, mask-wearing is commonplace, the […]

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Millennial Money: Turn your quarantine clutter into money

February 18, 2021 Courtney Jespersen, NerdWallet

I placed more online orders than I can count in 2020. And I justified all of them. My front porch was filled with boxes containing all sorts of things: furniture (I needed to redecorate), paper […]

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Is credit card relief little help? Check out debt management

September 26, 2020 Melissa Lambarena, NerdWallet

As cardholders experience financial difficulties due to COVID-19, some credit card issuers are promoting their hardship programs. Once a well-kept secret, these programs are now more prominently advertised, offering things like deferred payments and lower […]

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If doing less means saving more, try these 5 money moves

September 7, 2020 Alana Benson, NerdWallet

The coronavirus has upended countless jobs, schools and bank accounts. But while undoubtedly more people are struggling than not, those who are still working may have seen their expenses actually drop due to canceled travel, […]

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