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We believe in a world where all people make financial decisions with confidence. But to get there, everyone must have the same opportunities. We know money talks, so NerdWallet is donating $100K to the NAACP. We see you. We hear you. We hope to be part of a brighter tomorrow.
Summer as a kid 🤸: Sprinklers, playing with neighbors, popsicles, 3 months off.
Summer as an adult ☀️: A/C bill, 1 week off, kids home from school saying “I’m bored” and then making a mess in the living room.
Nerdy tip 🤓: For efficiency and cost savings, set your AC to a comfortable temperature (preferably in the upper 70s if it’s super hot out), and leave it running. Don’t turn it off and on. 🪭
Summer as a kid 🤸: Sprinklers, playing with neighbors, popsicles, 3 months off.
Summer as an adult ☀️: A/C bill, 1 week off, kids home from school saying “I’m bored” and then making a mess in the living room.
Ever wonder why gas is so expensive in the summer? One reason is that between May 1 and Sept 15, gas refineries switch from winter-blend to summer-blend gasoline, which is more expensive to make. Summer-blend gasoline is formulated to limit emissions during the warmer months when gas can evaporate more easily. 🤓
Sure, laying on the beach and getting sand everywhere is pretty great, but have you ever tried laying out your budget line item by line item? Pretty thrilling. 🤓
Nerdy reminder 🔔 to keep that credit utilization low (around 30% of your limit) so your credit score can stay cool, calm, and collected in these sweltering times.
Sometimes comparing yourself to others is fun! Go to the comments to see our 2025 savings report and find out how much everyone else is squirreling away.
Parents reportedly plan to spend an average of $741 on back to school supplies this year. Ok, but remember having to buy that $20 four-colored retractable pen you only used once?
Nerdy reminder 🔔 to keep that credit utilization low (around 30% of your limit) so your credit score can stay cool, calm, and collected in these sweltering times.
“Across generations and income levels, consumers want to take control of their financial well-being and have confidence in their decisions. We believe we’re on the way to becoming the brand consumers turn to for all their money questions”- Tim Chen, CEO & Co-Founder of NerdWallet
🏆 NerdWallet's 2019 Best-Of Awards are here!
Head over to our page to see this year’s top winners in each financial category: nerdwallet.com/l/2019awards
TIL: The Financial Equality Project is helping 22% of US adults who are unbanked or underbanked have access to equitable financial products and services.
We made it easy to join us, find a downloadable Slack message here: tinyurl.com/yyzr497a
CD’s currently have the lowest APY’s in decades. We sat down with personal finance expert @KimberlyPalmer to talk all about CD's and why they might be a good investment for you. piped.video/watch?v=LmWekTyG…
We don’t know who needs to hear this, but don't get discouraged if you didn't build massive savings in your 20s. You can make progress toward your investing goals in your 30s.
if i ever meet kieran culkin i won’t congratulate him on his success in succession but instead say “hey man i loved you in the 2025 superbowl commercial as a beluga whale”
Eric Dickerson and Terrell Owens talk with NerdWallet about their experiences with money, with lessons for young players and fans. Watch the full video here.
NerdWallet is taking a stand against financial inequality. Through our first social impact initiative, we’re supporting the work of credit unions serving low income communities to help provide access to equitable financial products and services.
Join us👉nerdwallet.com/socialimpact
Feeling overwhelmed with your finances? You’re not alone. But you can lean on friends, family, and Nerds alike to help make meaningful changes. It all starts with one small step 💪🙌
The do’s and dont’s of managing your finances with AI:
✅Seek basic financial education
✅Get budgeting help
❌Ask for investment advice
❌Have unrealistic expectations
Frugal living is less about constraint, and more about creativity 🎨Bring out your inner financial artist with these tips and tricks.
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Literally no one:
Me: If you’re not getting your 401(k) employer match you’re throwing away money 🤓
Me: You should never use a debit card when you can use a cash back CC 🤓
Me: HYSA savings rates are 10x what traditional savings accounts offer 🤓
Mom: Why are you renting a home when you should be buying? Don't you know you're just throwing your money away?
Me: NerdWallet found the median monthly cost of homeownership was 54 percent higher than renting nationwide.
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