NerdWallet, Inc. Class A NRDS

Americans spent more than $160 billion last year using buy now, pay later plans, according to research published by Federal Reserve economists. “It has been very hard out there for a lot of people," said Sara Rathner, NerdWallet’s credit card expert. Pay-in-four plans, which generally allow consumers to pay for purchases in four installments over six weeks, accounted for about half of the $160 billion in buy now, pay later spending last year, according to the study.

What a brutal six months it’s been for NerdWallet. The stock has dropped 20.3% and now trades at $8.11, rattling many shareholders. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

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A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors kept bidding the group lower after last week’s Federal Reserve hike. On September 16, the Fed raised the federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00%, its first increase since 2023, according to the Federal Reserve’s FOMC statement. The Fed said economic activity and domestic spending remain resilient, but stressed that inflation is still elevated and that the increase is intended to support a return to its 2% infla

SAN FRANCISCO, September 22, 2026--NerdWallet Inc. (Nasdaq: NRDS), which provides trustworthy financial guidance to consumers and small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), today published its latest Financial Resilience Index, a monthly score, out of 100, that tracks how financially prepared Americans are to handle economic instability. This month, the Index provides a snapshot of Americans’ financial footing just before the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023.

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Investors can certainly boost their returns by concentrating on stocks trading between $1 and $10. However, a disciplined approach is necessary because many of these businesses are speculative and lack the underlying fundamentals to support their prices.

Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.

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On August 6, NerdWallet (NASDAQ:NRDS) reported second-quarter results with a split personality. Revenue rose 6% year over year to $197.3 million, yet GAAP net income fell 48% to $4.3 million and adjusted EBITDA dropped 31% to $23.1 million. CEO Tim Chen called it an “inflection point,” pointing to a vertical integration strategy that has convinced […]

Wrapping up Q2 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the diversified financial services stocks, including NerdWallet (NASDAQ:NRDS) and its peers.

Navicore Solutions outlines warning signs that persistent credit card debt may be limiting household financial flexibilityMANALAPAN, N.J., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Credit card debt continues to play a significant role in household finances, as balances rose again in the second quarter and many consumers continue to carry revolving debt from month to month. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s latest Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit, credit card balances incr

The Financial Affiliate Marketing Forum (FAMF), in partnership with Fintel Connect, has announced its keynote speaker for the second annual event, taking place October 6, 2026, at The Quay in downtown Toronto. Headlining this year's program is Don Batsford, Head of Industry at Google, who will deliver the keynote, "Must-Know 2026–2027 Signals in Financial Growth Marketing: What's Changing and Why."