Your college roommate. Your current roommate. Your book club. Your brunch crew. Your office secret Santa. Your cousins. Your siblings. Your parents. Your partner. Their parents. As your social circle expands, so does your holiday shopping list. But what happens when you can’t afford to buy gifts for everyone? One option: Cut back on gift exchanges. … Continued
Here’s a hint: Skipping your daily coffee isn’t going to cut it. Little luxuries are a popular punching bag for financial gurus, but they’re usually not what really keeps you from reaching financial goals. Instead of eliminating lattes to save that first $500 — and beyond — try changing your mindset. Why $500? It can be a solid start … Continued
No one at NerdWallet is writing about living frugally during the day and then logging off to indulge in caviar and cognac at night. We usually try to practice what we preach. So when dinnertime rolls around, we know a few ways to cook up an affordable meal. Check out our ideas below. Fill up … Continued