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Kate Ashford

Stores Don’t Want Your Returns Anymore — How to Shop Smarter Now

Stores Don’t Want Your Returns Anymore — How to Shop Smarter Now

As a parent of teens who tell me they need things the day before they need them, online shopping is a big part of my life. What size cleats do they need for softball? Unclear, so I order three pairs. Someone needs jeans? Women’s sizing is nonsensical, so I

How to Watch the Masters for Free — No Cable Required

How to Watch the Masters for Free — No Cable Required

With four days of intense golf coming your way in the form of the 2026 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, you may be wondering where you can watch 91 golfers compete for a famous green jacket. (And a major championship, of course.) The answer is:

If the USPS Runs Out of Money, Will You Still Get Mail?

If the USPS Runs Out of Money, Will You Still Get Mail?

If you’re using the U.S. Postal Service less than you used to, you’re not the only one. Mail usage has fallen by nearly 50% over the past 20 years, according to USPS numbers. Unfortunately, that means less money for the USPS, which could translate into fewer delivery

Are You ‘Spaving’? How to Save Instead of Overspend

Are You ‘Spaving’? How to Save Instead of Overspend

Have you ever added something extra to your online cart so you’d qualify for free shipping? Bought five items to get a multi-item discount? Spent $100 in a store so you could use a $20-off coupon? Guess what? You’re “spaving.” Spaving is a mashup of spending

I Felt Like My Paycheck Was Disappearing — Until I Did This

I Felt Like My Paycheck Was Disappearing — Until I Did This

Each month, NerdWallet suggests one wallet win to help you feel more confident about your money. For March, it's tracking your spending. This isn’t meant to be a one-day task — it’s something you’ll chip away at over the course of this month. And trust

Listener Q: Can I Afford Assisted Living?

Listener Q: Can I Afford Assisted Living?

Recently, a listener of NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast submitted a question about budgeting for long-term care for her father-in-law: We are looking at how we can have him move closer to us into an independent/assisted living situation. We would like to build a budget to