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No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family.\n\nWhat we offer:\nWork Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?)\nIndustry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents\n\nRejuvenation Policy - Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown\n\nNew Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care\n\nMental health support\n\nPaid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests\n\nHealth and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution\n\nMonthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend)\n\nWork from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends)\n\nHave Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too)\nNerd-led group initiatives - Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities\n\nHackathons and team events across all teams and departments\n\nCompany-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction\n\nOur Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward - Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match\n\nPlan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people)\n401K with 4% company match\n\nBe the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools\n\nFinancial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar\n\nDisability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums\n\nIf you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.\nNerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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