Used Car Search Pro by iSeeCars has a user-friendly, minimalist interface and a search function with dozens of filters not often seen in car-buying apps. Filters include headroom and legroom, for example, and truck-specific options for towing capacity, bed length and cab size. Additionally, the app offers several tools that show you whether you’re getting…
In this series, NerdWallet highlights people’s debt payoff journeys. This month, Kenley Young recounts how he combined lots of tools for cutting debt, with knowledge he gained working at NerdWallet, to wipe out his credit card balances. In the first week of 2022, I checked off a long-running New Year’s resolution: I paid off the…
Like nearly every aspect of the economy right now, travel costs are being hit by soaring inflation. And if it feels like airfare and hotels are ridiculously expensive, you’re not wrong: Both categories hit all-time highs in May. That’s according to the latest set of Consumer Price Index data released in June 2022, which measures…
First-time car buyer programs are offered by some lenders to help people with little or no credit history buy their first vehicle. Lenders typically consider your credit history and ability to repay when deciding whether to approve a loan. They rely on your record of successfully repaying previous loans or credit cards. As a first-time…
If you’re looking to add smaller companies to your investment portfolio, small-cap ETFs make it easy to invest in lots of small-cap companies at once. Small-cap ETF definition A small-cap ETF is a type of exchange-traded fund that invests in small companies whose value is less than $2 billion. And while $2 billion may sound…
Home warranty companies offer some protection against the unexpected expense of repairing or replacing your home’s appliances and systems when they break down due to normal wear and tear. You’ll have to regularly maintain these units in order to qualify for coverage, and you are responsible for paying a fee for each service call (usually…
Your death could place a sizable financial burden on anyone who relies on your salary to pay bills. This is where life insurance can help. Using life insurance to replace your income can give your beneficiaries the funds to cover expenses after you die, and give you peace of mind. Nearly one-third of Americans who…
After a red-eye flight or a long car ride, it’s not ideal to be stuck in a long line at customs or the border. A trusted traveler program like Global Entry or Nexus can get you where you’re going faster. Are Global Entry and Nexus the same? No — but they are similar. When comparing…