Experian reviewed anonymized credit report data to see how consumers' credit scores have changed over the past year and to understand the pandemic's impact on how they use credit.
One of the few, albeit temporary, benefits of the COVID-19 pandemic was the dramatic reduction in vehicle traffic. As workers returned to the office and businesses resumed their normal operations, traffic congestion started to rebound—and while it’s still below pre-pandemic levels, it’s pois…
Bill Hearn’s medication to treat his mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, would cost him $275 per month from CVS Pharmacy through his Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. But the 69-year-old retiree living in Knoxville, Tennessee, gets a generic version delivered from a ne…
Today Apple introduced its hotly anticipated new payment feature, Apple Pay Later.The feature lets users split an eligible purchase into four equal installments with zero interest over the course of six weeks when they check out online or in-app through Apple Pay. Apple Pay Later, which is e…
What's shopping culture like near you and far away? CouponBirds analyzed Census Bureau data and other material about shopping in 10 U.S. cities.
Study.com investigated data from the Bureau of Labour Statistics to see how nursing jobs are growing in the U.S.
College isn't for everyone, so Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to find the 50 highest-paying jobs that don't require a college degree.
Based on 2023 data from Niche, Stacker developed a list of the 50 most conservative colleges in the country.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into workplaces across various industries, and it is having a significant impact on most jobs. While AI can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance accuracy, it also poses a significant threat to many jobs, raising questions about the future of work.That introduction — we call them ledes in...
When you’re carrying a credit card balance, paying at least the minimum due each month is certainly a start. If those payments aren’t making your overall budget feel squeezed, you have all the more reason to put payments on autopilot and not think about the total cost of your debt.
If inflation has eaten away at your budget the way waves erode a beach, then your tax refund might just provide a much-needed protective barrier.
EDsmart compiled data from the Department of Education to determine the top three highest and lowest earnings by college major per state.
Between atmospheric rivers in California, Hurricane Ian in Florida, flash floods in Kentucky and monsoons in Las Vegas, floods have caused billions of dollars in damage over the past year alone. You may not think flooding could ever affect your home. However, 90% of natural disasters in the U.S. involve floods, according to the Federal Emergency...
The average cost of total car ownership in the U.S. rose 16% from 2019 to 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. A new study from NerdWallet conducted by The Harris Poll finds that this cost is wearing on American vehicle owners.The study — conducted among 2,060 U.S. adults from Jan. 31 to...
Stacker analyzed data from Redfin to see which metros had the most homes sold under asking price across the U.S. In the month of February 2023.
To meet increasing spending needs, households can generally do two things: cut spending or raise income. A large share of Americans are doing the latter, according to a new survey.
Best Universities analyzed trend data up to the 2020-21 academic year from the National Center for Education Statistics to see how Pell Grants and other financial aid types stack up over years of rising tuition.
Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a recap of the banking crisis that started with Silicon Valley Bank. Then we pivot to this week’s money question from a listener who left this voicemail: "Hi, I've been listening to the podcast for a long time...
Stacker analyzed data from Redfin to see which metros had the most homes sold over asking price across the United States in the month of February 2023.
HeyTutor has studied the changes in public school funding over the past decade, using data from the Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Stacker used data from Niche to determine the 50 most liberal universities and colleges in America.
Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode is part of our new series called “This or That,” where the travel team compares different ways to travel.Check out this episode on any of these platforms:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOur takeGenerally, it’s better to diversify your points so you don’t limit your...
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The state of the economy after COVID-19 has been uncertain. Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to rank industries responding with layoffs.
CouponBirds compiled a list of must-have shopping fads over the past 50 years.
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As the Federal Reserve raises interest rates again, credit card debt is already at a record high, and more people are carrying debt month to month.
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By the end of the 2023 NCAA tournament, an estimated one in four Americans will have wagered $15.5 billion in bets on the various games, according to the American Gaming Association. Last year, Matt Cappelen — a 34-year-old firefighter from Elk Grove Village, Illinois — would have been in the middle of the action. For...
Signing up for subscriptions is easy — canceling them is not.A provision proposed Thursday by the Federal Trade Commission aims to tackle “seemingly never-ending struggles to cancel unwanted subscription payment plans,” according to an FTC statement.Under the FTC’s “click to cancel” provision, sellers would be required to make subscription cancellations as simple and straightforward as...
Some cars cost more to fuel up. Stacker used data from the Department of Energy's fuel economy database to rank the 23 most gas-guzzling cars of 2023.