NerdWallet's Debt Free December Sweepstakes. The Debt Free December sweepstakes aims to help Americans tackle financial stress during the holidays and beyond A recent NerdWallet study conducted by The ...

A Roth IRA is an individual retirement account that you fund with after-tax dollars. While you don't get a tax break now, your contributions and investment earnings grow tax-free. Many, or all, of the ...

Spencer Tierney is a consumer banking writer at NerdWallet. He has covered personal finance since 2013, with a focus on certificates of deposit and other banking-related topics. His work has been ...

Though this year’s housing market is likely to remain tough for home buyers, many are entering 2025 with bold optimism. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising ...

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Annuities can provide a stream of payments later in return for an investment now, but they have special features. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

Despite concerns over down payments and maintenance costs, Americans are optimistic about buying a home, seeing the investment potential in those four walls. Some or all of the mortgage lenders ...