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Ready for wedding bells — and wedding bills?💍 💵 and have teamed up to help you make the most of your budget for your big day. And if you want an extra-nerdy look at the money side of matrimony, check out our new article.

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Did you catch our Inflashion Collection last week? Here's a closer look at one of the fan favorites - The Pay It Down Coat. The perfect Coat for anyone ready to leave their credit card debt behind.

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The only thing that feels better than opening your door and finding a fully prepared meal is getting credit card rewards for it.

Here are some of the best credit cards for food delivery: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/credit-cards/best-credit-cards-for-food-delivery

Best Credit Cards for Food Delivery - NerdWallet These cards offer rewards, benefits and discounts that make food delivery cheaper.

On this episode of "Sounds Like Gambling, but It's Just a New Financial Product." Enter prize-linked savings accounts, where you can win money — ranging from less than a dollar to millions — simply by saving it:

https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/banking/prize-linked-sweepstakes-savings-accounts

What Are Prize-Linked Savings Accounts? - NerdWallet Prize-linked savings accounts give consumers a shot at winning cash, usually in exchange for contributing to their own savings account. Here's how they work.

Today, financial clarity hits the market.

To our loyal fans who've been there along the way, thank you.

Nerdy Tip: Checking your credit score weekly is a good habit to develop, so you can see your credit-building progress and watch for signs of trouble.

This is why we deliver weekly free credit scores and credit reports to all NerdWallet account holders: https://www.nerdwallet.com/l/free-credit-score.

Free Credit Score - Learn About Your Score Nerdwallet will provide you your free credit score. You can check your credit score anytime you like. Get tips about how to grow your score from NerdWallet's experts. Weekly updates let you track your progress.

👻Scary-good tip: This month, shop for Halloween costumes and priced-to-sell backyard gear. Also consider holiday shopping now to compensate for supply-chain disruptions and shipping delays:

https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/what-to-buy-october-2021

What to Buy (and Skip) in October 2021 - NerdWallet In addition to Halloween costumes and priced-to-sell backyard gear, consider beginning your holiday shopping in October.

Trying to decide the best cash-back credit card for you? We've done the research and put it all together in this first episode of "Behind the Best" 💳

Watch it here 👇https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=perCBFsAPzY

Best Credit Cards for Cash-Back When looking for a cash-back credit card, how do you find the most rewarding card you can get approved for? Features like sign-up bonuses, rotating rewards c...

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 – a key step towards our vision of a world where everyone makes financial decisions with confidence.

💡 FACT: 22% of adults in the US are unbanked or underbanked with no credit and little cash in their pockets. This group is more likely to have low income, less education, or be a part of an underrepresented group.

💡 FACT: When these unbanked Americans try to start a business, buy a home, or pay for an emergency expense — steps towards long-term wellbeing for themselves, their families, and their communities, they lack proper options.

Forced to turn to predatory financial services that can come with higher fees and interest, the unbanked or underbanked have paid $140 billion in unnecessary costs.

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💵 Depositing bankable cash into credit unions serving low-income communities helps provide access to equitable financial products and services. NerdWallet has deposited $2 million in bankable dollars with Self-Help Federal Credit Union to fund personal, mortgage, and commercial loans for its members.

🤝 In partnership with Inclusiv, the nonprofit network of community development credit unions (CDCUs) providing capital and support for hundreds of credit unions serving low income communities — we are making it easy for companies to find the right credit union in need of capital.

📣 We’re asking companies across the country to join us by depositing $1 million of their banked dollars into these credit unions, putting their money to work, and helping us turn this socially conscious money move into a movement.

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In our latest YouTube video, Investing Specialist Tiffany Lam-Balfour explains how to build a Socially Responsible Investment portfolio, as well as some considerations to keep in mind.

Watch now!

What You Need To Know About Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) If you've been wondering how your investment dollars can make an impact, socially responsible investing (SRI) — also known as values-based investing or impac...

Thinking about buying a home? Check out our latest YouTube video:

Home Buying: The Most (and Least) Affordable Metros in the U.S. Low mortgage rates and limited inventory have generally made things super competitive for first-time home buyers across the United States, but your search wi...

Wondering what travel could look like after the pandemic is over? Travel rewards expert Sam Kemmis thinks there are some positive trends that are unfolding — and they could affect how you book flights, use sign-up bonuses and more. Watch now:

3 Ways Air Travel Could Change After COVID-19 Wondering what travel could look like after the pandemic is over? Travel rewards expert Sam Kemmis thinks there are some positive trends that are unfolding —...

For many, holiday shopping will look a little bit different this year. Find out how to get the most from online shopping with these 4 tips:

4 Tips For Holiday Shopping Online The pandemic has changed how many of us shop. Whether you're looking for a deal on Cyber Monday or buying Christmas gifts, there are a couple of online shopp...

For many of us, the open enrollment period has begun. You may be debating whether or not to buy life insurance, and if so, how much you may need. To learn more, follow these tips from Liz Weston, NerdWallet's personal finance expert.

Watch now:

Is Life Insurance Worth It? | Awkward Money Questions No one likes to think about life insurance, but you also don’t want to end up being a financial burden on your loved ones in case anything happens. Life insu...

Emergency funds are an essential part of your financial security. Check out our latest YouTube video to learn how to build one, what it’s used for and more.

Emergency Funds: How Much To Save & How To Get Started Wondering how much to save in an emergency fund? Sure, building an emergency fund may not be as exciting as saving for a dream vacation, but it is an essenti...

National parks waive fees on National Public Lands Day. Here's where you can take advantage of the discount.

6 National Parks to Visit This Fall, and Where to Stay on Points

The 2020 presidential election could change the way you repay student loans, whether debt forgiveness is in your future and even how you or your children pay for college.

What Biden or Trump Could Do for Your Student Loans

Make sure you understand point values, redemption options and spending requirements.

Is a Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus Worth It? Here’s How to Tell

We graded them on their flexible change or cancellation policies and their new health and safety measures.

Which Airlines Have Handled COVID-19 the Best?

The key is to avoid “average." That’s because the rate on an “average” savings account is just a fraction of one percent.

How to Find a High-Interest Savings Account in the Age of COVID-19

The economic crisis has highlighted things borrowers have needed in the past — like strong income and a high credit score — as especially important.

How to Get a Personal Loan in a COVID-19 Economy