Nationwide Logo
Insurance & Personal Finance Articles
  • Get a Quote

Insurance & Personal Finance Articles

Insurance & Personal Finance Articles

  • Home
    • Home
    • Buying / Selling
    • Maintenance
    • Renting
    • Safety
    • Technology & Trends
    A young couple standing in a doorway of a home with moving boxes at their feet.

    11 First-Time Homebuyer Tips

    Woman sitting on a couch in her apartment with a puppy on her lap

    Living in a First Floor Apartment: Safety, Pros, and Cons

    Woman cuddling pet in apartment.

    How to Negotiate a Pet with Your Landlord

  • Vehicle
    • Vehicle
    • Buying / Selling
    • Classic Cars
    • Maintenance
    • Motorcycles
    • NASCAR
    • New Drivers
    • Recreational Vehicles
    • Safety
    • Technology & Trends
    A man standing next to a car and waxing it.

    Car Waxing Guide

    Two men sitting in a black car.

    Your Guide to Driving in a Roundabout

    A dark-haired young man driving a car and looking in the rearview mirror.

    Driving at Night: How to Stay Safe

  • Business
    • Business
    • Growing
    • Starting
    • Talent Management
    people in a meeting

    What is a Business Plan and Why is it Important?

    a man carrying produce

    How to Sell at a Farmers Market

    a red pickup truck

    10 Tips for Buying a Business Car

  • My Money
    • My Money
    • Estate Planning
    • Planning Retirement
    • Saving & Spending
    Happy family couple clients meeting african american financial consultant lawyer bank worker. Smiling married spouse buyers discussing contract details before signing, loan mortgage credit concept.

    Using annuities in trusts

    Two senior citizens discuss Medicare FAQs.

    Medicare Questions – Answering the Most FAQ

    Photo of a financial advisor working with a mature couple in an office.

    Fundamentals of Estate Planning

  • Family & Life
    • Family & Life
    • College
    • Empty Nester
    • Growing Your Family
    • Marriage
    • Moving
    • New Drivers
    • New Job
    • On Your Own
    • Pets
    • Travel & Outdoors
    A man petting his dog in the living room at home.

    How to Move Your Pets into a New Home

    An aluminum boat on the shore.

    How to Paint an Aluminum Boat

    happy-couple-with-a-dog-next-to-car

    Tips for Road Trips with a Dog

  • News
Receive new blog posts via email

Enter your email below to receive occasional updates in your inbox.

Receive new blog posts via email
Nationwide Logo
Thank you for subscribing to Now from Nationwide.

Search results

  • Couple sitting on the front steps of their home

    What is a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Is It Worth it?

    My Money April 18, 2022

    According to Healthcare.gov, the definition of an HSA is “A type of savings account that lets you set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for qualified medical expenses. By using untaxed dollars in a Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and some other expenses, you may be able to...

    Read more about What is a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Is It Worth it?
  • Men pointing at work

    Strategies to help ensure you don’t deplete your retirement savings too early

    Planning Retirement September 16, 2022

    Key Takeaways: You may be wondering how to ensure that you’ll have sufficient funds to live comfortably in retirement—and although there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach—there are a few well-known tricks to help you make the most of your retirement savings. The 4% rule is a general retirement guideline suggesting that you can safely withdraw funds...

    Read more about Strategies to help ensure you don’t deplete your retirement savings too early
  • A young couple standing in a doorway of a home with moving boxes at their feet.

    11 First-Time Homebuyer Tips

    Buying / Selling March 14, 2023

    Searching for your first home? Here are some tips to help the process.

    Read more about 11 First-Time Homebuyer Tips
    Keywords:
    • buying a home
    • buying your dream home
    • home buying
  • Father sitting at a desk holding his daughter

    Personal Finance Tips for Dealing with Inflation

    My Money September 16, 2022

    Inflation is at the top of everyone’s minds right now. Our recent Nationwide Retirement Institute® survey found the majority of U.S. parents (60%) listed inflation or the rising cost of living as their top financial concern right now. [1] Coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have seen supply-chain issues, as well as rising consumer...

    Read more about Personal Finance Tips for Dealing with Inflation
    Keywords:
    • financial planning
    • money management
  • Strategies to consider when planning for your taxes

    My Money February 14, 2022

    As we begin the new year and get closer to tax day in April, many of us are thinking more about planning for taxes and different strategies we can take to be more tax-efficient. Many federal tax policies and priorities are still up in the air, which can lead to some confusion as to what...

    Read more about Strategies to consider when planning for your taxes
  • Credit Card and Coins on Counter

    Should You Give Your College Student an Allowance?

    College July 13, 2021

    College is a series of firsts for students. It’s the first time they’ll live on their own, be responsible for every meal, handle their laundry and even complete homework without you there to help. Still, parents struggle with whether or not that independence should come with financial help. Should your college student get an allowance,...

    Read more about Should You Give Your College Student an Allowance?
    Keywords:
    • college jobs
    • working in college
  • saving money

    How to Save Money and Spend Less

    Saving & Spending March 25, 2021

    Spending money is a fact of life. You need to spend money to pay for the essentials, like food, clothing, and a roof over your head. So it’s good to know that a budget can help you manage those expenses and keep your spending in check. To avoid impulse purchases and other temptations, try to...

    Read more about How to Save Money and Spend Less
    Keywords:
    • finances
    • how to save money
    • money
    • save money
    • savings
  • a hand on a laptop computer

    How to Start an Emergency Fund

    My Money March 23, 2021

    What is an emergency fund? Sometimes called a rainy day fund , an emergency fund is money that you set aside to serve as your financial safety net for when you need it. What qualifies as an emergency? To a certain extent, an emergency varies by the individual, but one way to think of it...

    Read more about How to Start an Emergency Fund
    Keywords:
    • emergency fund
    • rainy day fund
    • savings
    • savings account
    • savings fund
  • A woman window shopping

    How to Build Your Credit

    My Money February 26, 2021

    Now more than ever it’s difficult to navigate life without a solid credit history. From applying for a loan to renting an apartment, good credit is a must. If you’re just starting out and lack any form of credit history – or the information on your credit report is mostly negative – the following are...

    Read more about How to Build Your Credit
  • a child picking up a penny

    7 Ways to Teach Kids How to Save Money

    Growing Your Family April 24, 2017

    Starting early can make a world of difference when it comes to teaching children to save and make sound financial decisions. Luckily, there are simple ways to teach kids about money and help youngsters learn smart saving techniques. Here are some approaches to teaching children the valuable art of saving. 1. Teach kids about money with...

    Read more about 7 Ways to Teach Kids How to Save Money
    Keywords:
    • money saving tips
    • saving tips
    • teaching children to save
    • teaching kids how to save
  • an mom kissing a child

    Should You Give the Gift of UGMA or UTMA?

    College March 22, 2013

    Here’s what grandparents should know before giving college money to their heirs. If you’re a grandparent, you know how hard it is to resist the urge to give your grandchildren everything—the extra cookie, a special toy, even an expensive college education. In fact, you may already be funneling money into a savings account earmarked for...

    Read more about Should You Give the Gift of UGMA or UTMA?
    Keywords:
    • college savings
    • cost of college
    • retirement options
  • 4 Things You Can Do to Lower Your Insurance Premium

    4 Things You Can Do to Lower Your Insurance Premium

    Maintenance August 10, 2011

    Talk to your agent about these ways to save money and protect your car Do you want to lower your auto insurance premiums right now? Of course you do! These hints can help you save. Be a good driver. The best way to keep rates low—and even get them lowered—is to avoid any tickets for...

    Read more about 4 Things You Can Do to Lower Your Insurance Premium
  • car keys, and money on the counter

    What is a Lienholder?

    Buying / Selling December 7, 2021

    What is a lien? Sometimes, a person’s word isn’t quite enough. When creditors feel that there is some risk a debt will not be repaid, they can establish what is known as a lien. A lien is a legal right against assets that can be used as collateral to satisfy an unpaid debt. In other...

    Read more about What is a Lienholder?
  • Is it Worth Installing Solar Panels in Your Home?

    Home - Technology & Trends September 30, 2021

    The number of homeowners installing solar panels continues to increase, with adoption rates reaching a record high in 2021. In fact, the installation of solar panels increased 43% year over year, reaching 19.2 gigawatts of capacity. According to a report by Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie solar adoption is projected to increase 17%...

    Read more about Is it Worth Installing Solar Panels in Your Home?
    Keywords:
    • home solar power system
    • residential solar power
    • should I install solar panels
    • solar power for homes
  • a woman sitting in a rocking chair

    Is Retirement Income Taxable?

    My Money March 19, 2021

    Nobody wants to pay more in income taxes than they have to, and that’s certainly the case when you retire. But, like other forms of income throughout your lifetime, you’re legally required to pay taxes on some retirement income. Before you retire, it’s a good idea to understand what kind of tax liability you’ll have...

    Read more about Is Retirement Income Taxable?

Posts navigation

1 2 Next
Nationwide logo
1-877 On Your Side® (1-877-669-6877)

Follow Us

Social Media

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • RSS
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • An Equal Housing Lender
  • FDIC

© 2023 Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies.  Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, member FINRA.  Home Office: One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, OH. Subject to underwriting guidelines, review, and approval.  Products and discounts not available to all persons in all states.  Not all Nationwide affiliated companies are mutual companies, and not all Nationwide members are insured by a mutual company.

  • Privacy and Security
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Sitemap
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information