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Best secured personal loans and lenders of September 2026: Get lower rates by adding collateral

Best secured personal loans and lenders of September 2026: Get lower rates by adding collateral A secured personal loan may be a good option if you don't have great credit but want a competitive interest rate. These are the best options today.

How to Recover From a Summer Financial Hangover Before the Holidays

How to Recover From a Summer Financial Hangover Before the Holidays Summer vacations, family outings and impulse purchases can strain your budget. Here's how to get your savings and spending back on track before the holidays.

Your Guide to Kid-Friendly Labor Day Activities

Your Guide to Kid-Friendly Labor Day Activities - Stars and Strikes Sometimes the best Labor Day activities for kids are the ones that require zero planning and zero budget, read on for some ideas.

Life Insurance Needs Calculator

Life Insurance Needs Calculator Answer a few simple questions to estimate the amount of life insurance coverage you need to take care of your family.

Debt: Terms, Types and Tips for How to Handle It

Debt Types and Terms to Know - NerdWallet Learn this ins and outs of debt so you can make smart financial choices.

Making the Transition

Making the Transition When Tom was tragically killed in a snowmobiling accident at just 45, the world collapsed for Jeanie and the kids. Grief overwhelmed them, but thanks to Tom’s life insurance, financial tragedy did not.

Americans aren’t turning retirement plans into action

Americans aren’t turning retirement plans into action, LIMRA finds Nearly six in 10 pre-retirees consider themselves well prepared for retirement, while about four in 10 do not, new LIMRA research finds.

50/30/20 Budget Calculator

Monthly Budget Calculator - NerdWallet This free budget calculator uses the 50/30/20 rule to suggest how much of your monthly income to should go to needs, wants and savings.