In short: Handy free starting point for comparing financial products; the catch is that rankings include affiliate partners.
- Free to read
- No sign-up needed
- Rankings include affiliates
- Not tested by us
Before you sign up
Checked 2026-09-28 · based on official and public sources · not tested by us
Read guides and use calculators and comparisons for credit cards, loans, mortgages, insurance and taxes.
Data sheet
Compiled from the public sources linked below
| What you get | Personal-finance guides, calculators and comparisons |
|---|---|
| Topics | Credit cards, loans, mortgages, insurance, taxes |
| How it’s paid for | Affiliate referrals |
| Operator | NerdWallet, Inc. |
| Sign-up | Not needed to read; optional free account for credit tracking |
| Caution | Rankings include affiliate partners |
When to use it
Anyone choosing a credit card, loan, mortgage or insurance policy can use its guides and calculators to narrow options before applying.
Before you use it
NerdWallet earns money from affiliate referrals, and its rankings include partners, so check the lender or insurer directly before deciding.
How to use it
- Go to NerdWallet (US, UK, Canada or Australia site)
- Read a guide or open a calculator for your topic
- Compare options, then verify terms with the provider before applying
Why people use it
NerdWallet averaged about 23 million monthly users (2023) and operates in the US, UK, Canada and Australia.
Checked 2026-09-28 · compiled from public sources; we have not tested it ourselves. Terms change, so check the official pages before you rely on it. · Official site · Wikipedia: NerdWallet · NerdWallet