Mortgage rates fell as investors convinced themselves that the Federal Reserve might cut short-term interest rates when it meets in December.

Big changes are in store for the Education Department, with many of the agency's responsibilities shifting to other parts of the federal government. Here's an overview of what's happening, and what ...

2025 has been a big year for Bitcoin. After starting the year below $100,000, and weathering some ups and downs due to tariff-related market volatility in the spring, the cryptocurrency surged to new ...

One of NerdWallet’s banking writers discusses how she plans to change her money management after she gets married.

APY APY stands for Annual Percentage Yield, which is the actual rate of return per year, including compound interest. The APY is typically the rate you'll see featured for the CD you're considering.

A 1099 form is a record that an entity or person (not your employer) gave or paid you money. One copy goes to you and another copy goes to the IRS. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page ...

The average stock market return is about 10% per year for nearly the last century, as measured by the S&P 500 index. In some years, the market returns more than that, and in other years it returns ...

Kenley Young directs daily credit cards coverage for NerdWallet. Previously, he was a homepage editor and digital content producer for Fox Sports, and before that a front page editor for Yahoo. He has ...

The Klarna Card offers a short-term window to pay off a purchase, but better deals exist. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click to or take an ...

Sally Lauckner is an editor on NerdWallet's small-business team. She has more than a decade of experience in online and print journalism. Before joining NerdWallet in 2020, Sally was the editorial ...

Your credit score says a lot about your financial health — but what does that three-digit number really mean? This guide breaks down credit score ranges from poor to excellent, explains how lenders ...

AI exchange-traded funds are one way to invest in artificial intelligence. Here's a list of the best-performing AI ETFs this month. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...