On Reddit, a user recently asked if spending money on an expensive hobby can be justified.Sure, expensive hobbies may bring joy. But does it make sense to splurge on something like golf, sailing or world travel? What if that splurge takes money away from other more “responsible” goals, such as saving or paying off debt?Responses...
Our news Nerds covered a lot in 2025 — rising consumer prices, tariffs, the labor market and the mega piece of legislation known as the One Big, Beautiful Bill. Lots of the bill's provisions, specifically the tax-related ones, will be useful to know as you prep for the upcoming tax season. We used AI to...
AI-powered platforms like ChatGPT and Google Gemini offer new ways to plan your 2026 financial goals. But how can you leverage them without compromising your privacy?With a NerdWallet survey finding that more than 2 in 5 Americans (43%) say they’ve used AI for aspects of their personal financial planning, that’s an increasingly relevant question. Here’s...
Meet Mike Noland, one of the winners of NerdWallet’s Debt-Free December sweepstakes.We talked to Mike to find out how he feels about the win and what he plans to do with the money.Responses have been edited for length and clarity.Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself.A: I live in New Orleans. I do valet...
