Most federal holidays take place on Mondays or Fridays in 2026, creating natural opportunities for long weekends.

The same NerdWallet study found that 46% of Americans want to save money for emergencies in 2026. Start with whatever you can spare. Make it $20, $50, $75 or whatever jibes with your budget right now.

It’s that time again when we turn the calendar page on one year and meet another. For many Americans, these last weeks of ...