Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan discusses the current macroeconomic environment, managing headcount and the health of the US consumer with …
When to claim Social Security is not a decision to be made based on emotion, such as worrying that you'd better get the money now "while you can." It is not about a bet against your longevity or the full funding of Social Security. Instead, it is a multidimensional calculation.
The Justice Department accused Los Angeles-based City National Bank on Thursday of discrimination by refusing to underwrite mortgages in predo…
Stocks started 2023 with gains on hopes that cooling inflation and a slowing economy may get the Federal Reserve to ease off its sharp interest rate hikes.
The White House will move forward with a proposal that would lower student debt payments for millions of Americans now and in the future, offering a new route to repay federal loans under far more generous terms.
The White House is moving forward with a proposal that would lower student debt payments for millions of Americans now and in the future.
Between inflation driving up the cost of living and interest rates rising in response, 2022 was an expensive year. Talk of a recession continues, so 2023 may come with its own money challenges. And consumers are worried: NerdWallet’s annual household debt study found that nearly 7 in 10 Americans (69%) have financial concerns about the...
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks were mixed Monday at the start of a week with a few events that could shake markets, including updates on inflation and the health of corporate profits.
The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments.Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a list of...
If you have one checking and one savings account, you have what's considered, the typical accounts. But could you — and your money — be doing …
Every year, Ilyce and Sam offer their readers New Year’s resolutions for home buyers, sellers and their personal finances. These are their personal finance resolutions for 2023.
Here are some tips on how to adopt an action-oriented approach to your finances.
Investors opened a new year with the same concerns that weighed on markets in 2022: high inflation and the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes.
From repayment policy changes to a sweeping one-time debt forgiveness plan, 2022 proved to be a high-profile year for student loans. But questions have clouded the student loan announcements, and answers are few and far between. We don’t yet know how, when or if some of these changes will take form. As 2023 dawns, here are the...
State governments emerging from the pandemic built historic cash surpluses as inflation in prices and wages drove up sales and income tax collections. Now many states are reaping another reward.
Stocks struggled all year as inflation put pressure on consumers and raised concerns about economies slipping into recession.
You’ve got big financial plans for 2023. Maybe they include buying a home or car, or getting a new travel rewards credit card to help pay for your next trip. There’s a key piece of these plans you may not have considered: building your credit score. A better credit score can expand your access to credit...
A relatively light day of trading on Wall Street ended Thursday with a broad rally for stocks as investors welcomed new jobless benefits data …
Now's a great time to make the following retirement moves for 2023 if you haven't already.
For decades, Wyoming has sought to escape the boom-and-bust cycles of its fossil-fuel-driven economy. Now, many see hope in a new industry to smooth out those ups and downs: crypto.
Every year, Ilyce and Sam offer their readers New Year’s resolutions for home buyers, sellers and their personal finances. These are their 2023 home buyer resolutions.
The latest losses don't bode well for investors hoping for another "Santa Claus" rally. That's Wall Street's term for when stocks rise in the last five trading days of December and first two of January.
If homeownership and investing are on your 2023 goals list, here are some questions to ask yourself before whipping out your spreadsheet, money apps or notebooks.
When to claim Social Security is not a decision to be made based on emotion, such as worrying that you'd better get the money now "while you can." It is not about a bet against your longevity or the full funding of Social Security. Instead, it is a multidimensional calculation.
Mixed economic news weighed on stocks early on, but the indexes rebounded by late afternoon amid relatively light trading ahead of a long holiday weekend.