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Is the ‘Trinket Trend’ Taking Over Your House (and Your Wallet)?

Is the ‘Trinket Trend’ Taking Over Your House (and Your Wallet)?

Do you own an Owala or Stanley water bottle? How about a Labubu? Any Jellycat plushies or bag charms, or squishy toys like NeeDohs? If so, you’re a part of the “trinket trend.” The trinket trend, which involves collecting or trading small items such as toys and accessories, has

I Cut $122 From My Monthly Budget – Here's How

I Cut $122 From My Monthly Budget – Here's How

Each month, NerdWallet suggests one wallet win to help you feel more confident about your money. For April, it’s a subscription audit. Paid subscriptions are ubiquitous and many want to cut back: According to a recent NerdWallet survey, more than half of U.S. adults (55%) plan to significantly

Financial Literacy Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Money?

Financial Literacy Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Money?

Money touches just about every part of our daily lives. It influences what we buy, where we live and how the future unfolds. If you’ve paid higher prices at the gas station or grocery store lately, you’re probably thinking about money more than usual. But how much do

Job Quiz: Are You Burned Out, Job Hugging or Thriving at Work?

Job Quiz: Are You Burned Out, Job Hugging or Thriving at Work?

Immigration policy. Economic uncertainty. Unemployment. Tariffs. AI. All these factors — and others — are shaping the U.S. job market right now, says Elizabeth Renter, NerdWallet’s senior economist. They’re also making finding a new job more difficult. In February, the economy lost 92,000 jobs, after adding 126,000