A new year means changes to Medicare, including updated premiums and deductibles and sometimes big policy moves. In 2023, there’s a little of everything: Some costs have gone down, others have increased, and there are some notable tweaks to how Medicare works.Understanding what’s new can hel…
It's been a bumpy ride for mortgage companies lately. What does that mean for borrowers? Here are answers to common questions, whether you're shopping for a mortgage or paying off a home loan.
Stacker analyzed best practices from reputable news and financial institutions for tips to strengthen your retirement portfolio for the new year.
Hazardous roads can negatively impact the economy, contribute to traffic congestion, and affect the safety of Americans—and from 2000 to 2020, the share of major roadways in poor condition increased from 11.8% to 13.8%. While frustrating for vehicle owners and operators, there’s more promisi…
Nearly a quarter of millennials (22%) are living with their parents, and more than half of those living with them (55%) made the move in 2022, according to a December survey from PropertyManagement.com.Many said they’re back home due to high rent, money concerns or job losses — and 9 in 10 s…
Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with testing out ChatGPT’s ability to give financial advice.Then we pivot to this week’s money question from Daniel, who wrote us this email: “Hey, guys. First, I love the…
Stacker ranked the 35 colleges with the highest median debt after graduation using Department of Education data.
A credit card that makes it essentially impossible to overextend yourself, while also helping your credit scores? Sounds a bit like having your cake and eating it, too. And what if, as icing on that slice, that card advertised no credit check, no security deposit, no fees, not even an interest rate? For credit newbies...
As prices rise, so do payment requests under $5 for users of so-called digital wallets like Venmo.
Ransomware poses a growing threat to U.S. national security. Twingate collected data from the FBI's 2021 Internet Crime Report to analyze which infrastructure sectors are often targeted.
Truckinfo.net analyzed how retailers and truckers have adjusted to the evolving needs of consumers as e-commerce dominates the market.
Stacker ranked the 50 most physically demanding jobs in America using data from the Occupational Information Network.
Stacker identified the industries where job openings have grown and shrank over the past year, using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The latest bevy of government data shows prices are declining, wage growth has slowed and people aren’t spending like they used to.By all appearances it seems inflation is, indeed, being tamed. But at this point it’s still uncertain whether the U.S. is in the clear or instead glimpsing a recession on the horizon. Kathryn Anne Edwards,...
Here's a look at which states are struggling the most under rising household costs as the U.S. grapples with record inflation.
The share of Americans aged 65 and older working full-time has more than doubled since the turn of the century.
The share of Americans aged 65 and older working full-time has more than doubled since the turn of the century.
The current Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $700 million, and that staggering figure is part of a larger trend.Billion-dollar lottery jackpots, once rare, are happening more often than ever. Five of the 10 largest lotto jackpots occurred in 2021 and 2022, according to an analysis by The Associated Press. And 2022 alone saw jackpots...
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 is dedicated to a conversation...
It's 2023 and the Federal Reserve just announced a federal funds rate range increase of 0.25%. This is after seven rate increases in 2022. This increase brings the target funds rate range up to 4.5%-4.75%. This increase is smaller than some of the steep changes in 2022, but another increase means rates are at their...
As a frequent PayPal user, I wasn’t surprised to see a payment request on the app pop up. But when I read it, I knew something was wrong.In the message, a stranger asked me to send them $699 in order to get a “refund.” While I instantly recognized the request as a scam, I still...
Best Universities compiled data from Team USA to identify the schools with the highest concentration of college athletes turned Olympians.
Household items are a great way to help increase your productivity in 2023.
From luxury items to everyday essentials, find amazing deals on items you and your family will love.
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LED Lighting Supply compiled a list of the states that use the most commercial energy per building using data from the Building Performance Database from the Department of Energy.
After more than a year of overheated prices, the used-car market cooled by several degrees in December.The trend brings some relief to car buyers. But inventories have yet to reach pre-pandemic levels, and consumers still miss the buying power they had in 2019.While experts say this year’s used-car market will continue to improve, consumers need...
Experian examined data from the Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey to evaluate which states struggled the most under rising household costs as the U.S. grapples with record inflation.
When was the last time you wrote a check? Experian examined Federal Reserve data to see how cashless spending has evolved in recent years.
The Federal Reserve's rate increase might not have much of an effect on mortgage rates in the short term — but it could help to push them lower in the long term.
The Federal Reserve extended its fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point, its eighth hike since March. And the Fed signaled that even though inflation is easing, it remains high enough to require further rate hikes. Though smaller than its p…
EDsmart cited 2020 Department of Education's College Scorecard data to review five factors to consider when evaluating online post-secondary schools.
Masterworks.io compiled a list of 10 unexpected luxury goods that are also used by investors as alternatives to traditional investments, according to sources such as Forbes and Harvard Business School.
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