Each week, we answer money questions from around the web on the NerdWallet app. Here are three of the trending questions from the month of December.

Debt-to-income ratio shows how your debt stacks up against your income. Lenders use DTI to assess your ability to repay a loan. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

Consider your financial goals, age and overall health to determine which life insurance option is right for you. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

U.S. Bank offers plenty of branches in more than 25 states, plus 24/7 live phone support. But savings and standard CD rates are relatively low. Many or all of the products on this page are from ...

Online banks operate without branches. They tend to pay higher rates and charge lower fees than traditional banks. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

The best investing strategies increase returns, minimize risk and meet your goals. Find the strategy that's right for you. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

Both FSAs and HSAs provide tax savings on health costs, but you have to buy a health insurance plan that pays few costs upfront to qualify for an HSA, and not everybody should. Many, or all, of the ...

If you set up a GoFundMe or another crowdfunded campaign, the money you earned could be considered a nontaxable gift — if you were mindful of the rules. Many, or all, of the products featured on this ...

A stockbroker buys and sell stocks on behalf of investors. Many investors opt to open an account with an online stockbroker like Fidelity or Charles Schwab. Many, or all, of the products featured on ...

Average auto loan interest rates can provide an idea of what APR to expect for your auto loan. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us ...

An analysis of 2024 mortgage applications data reveals the impacts of high home prices on loan denials. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, ...

Aim to spend no more than 10% of your monthly take-home pay on a car payment, but you may have flexibility. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...