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Battling Broke: Montana homeowners face tough decisions when downsizing or upgrading

Battling Broke: Montana homeowners face tough decisions when downsizing or upgrading

BOZEMAN, Mont. – Many homeowners in Bozeman are finding themselves in a challenging situation when it comes to upgrading or downsizing their homes due to rising costs. Matt Ryan, a real estate advisor for Bozeman Real Estate Group, discussed the issue of homeowners feeling trapped by what he calls the "

‘Hitting the wall’: Americans have record amounts of debt, and for many, it’s getting worse

‘Hitting the wall’: Americans have record amounts of debt, and for many, it’s getting worse

Many Americans are drowning in debt — and their financial peril is getting deeper and deeper. U.S. households currently face a record $18.78 trillion in debt, according to the latest figures from the New York Federal Reserve Bank. That is up $4.63 trillion from the end of 2019,

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

Polling shows voters want 10% interest rate cap, groups say

(The Center Square) – Nearly two-thirds of voters support a 10% cap on credit card interest rates, even if it means fewer rewards programs or tougher access to credit. The poll, conducted by Data for Progress and commissioned by Groundwork Collaborative and Protect Borrowers, also found that nearly half of

March Mortgage Outlook: Lower Rates Ahead

We're seeing interest rates on 30-year, fixed rate mortgages start with fives for the first time in three-and-a-half years, and rates' downward trajectory is likely to continue in March. I'm not anticipating any major moves — just a continuation of what we

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