Courtney Jespersen

Understand the main elements that go into financial health on eight key measures, see how your score compares with the rest of America and learn what steps to take next.

If you don’t want your “Toy Story” spending to stretch to infinity and beyond, here are a few ways to enjoy the film while reining in spending.

Tracking monthly expenses can help you get an accurate picture of where your money is going and where you’d like it to go. Here’s how to start expense tracking.

Meet Mike Noland, one of the winners of NerdWallet’s Debt-Free December sweepstakes.

Christmas lights are bright and shiny, but their associated electric bill isn’t always so pretty. Here are my top tips for saving money on Christmas lights.

Understand the main elements that go into financial health on eight key measures, see how your score compares with the rest of America and learn what steps to take next.

Getting married out of season, buying a secondhand dress and reducing your guest list are just a few ways to save money on your wedding.

Keep your wedding budget in check with these expert-tested ways to save on everything from the dress to invitations to catering.

Some of the best times to buy a mattress include late winter, early spring and holiday weekends. Here’s how to get a good deal throughout the year.

Tracking monthly expenses can help you get an accurate picture of where your money is going and where you’d like it to go. Here’s how to start expense tracking.