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- How I Ditched Debt: Pandemic After Payoff Tests Couple’s Resilience
Friday - 09/24/2021 - 08:00 AMIn this series, NerdWallet interviews people about their journey to tame debt. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Anthony & Jhanilka Hartzog Life after paying off $114,151 Just months before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, Anthony and Jhanilka Hartzog paid off the last of their $114,000 in debt.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Deferred Compensation: Plans and Programs to Know
Thursday - 09/23/2021 - 06:19 PMWhen it comes to compensation, the more you make, the more you pay — in taxes, that is. So if your employer provides you with the option of deferred compensation, it can be an intriguing way to put off that tax burden.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Is American Airlines a Good Airline?
Thursday - 09/23/2021 - 01:29 PMIf you’re planning to travel by air soon, you have a lot of airline options available. Choosing which airline brand to book a ticket with is a big decision, and your choice can impact your entire trip experience.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- The Property Line: Watch for Signs of a Better Market for Buyers
Thursday - 09/23/2021 - 08:00 AMToday’s housing market is hostile to home buyers because not enough homes are for sale. Would-be buyers find themselves in bidding wars and competing against cash offers. Someday the path to homeownership will be less arduous.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- What’s It Cost to Fill Up an EV?
Wednesday - 09/22/2021 - 06:34 PMWould you like to pay $2 a gallon — or a lot less — for gas? If you drove an electric car, that’s the equivalent of what you would pay for the electricity to charge the battery.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How to Bounce Back From a Credit Card Mistake
Wednesday - 09/22/2021 - 12:08 PMWhether you’re using a credit card for the first time or you’ve carried one for years, mistakes happen. And while a credit card mistake can affect your credit scores, there’s no need to be hard on yourself.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Shopify POS Review: Pros, Cons, Alternatives
Tuesday - 09/21/2021 - 06:56 PMShopify POS syncs directly with the Shopify e-commerce platform, one of the most popular e-commerce solutions on the market. Shopify POS is one of the best point-of-sale systems for multichannel sellers — in other words, e-commerce businesses that want to sell their products or services in person as well as online.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- The Best Homeowners Insurance in Illinois for 2021
Tuesday - 09/21/2021 - 08:12 PMIf you’re a homeowner in Illinois, you’ll typically pay a little less than the national average for your home insurance. At an average of $1,481 per year, home insurance in Illinois costs about $100 less than the national average of $1,585.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Best Medicare Advantage Plans in Texas
Tuesday - 09/21/2021 - 04:07 PMMore than 4.2 million people in Texas are signed up for Medicare, making it the third-largest U.S. state for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare is the government health care program for people age 65 and older.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Liability Insurance Definition
Tuesday - 09/21/2021 - 06:14 PMLiability insurance is coverage that pays out if you’re financially responsible for damage to a person or their property. It protects people and businesses from lawsuits from a third party, whether that be for damage after an at-fault crash or a faulty product shipped out from a business.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Top Marriott Boutique Hotels You Can Book With Points
Friday - 09/24/2021 - 11:39 AMMarriott Bonvoy has more than two dozen brands and 8,000-plus hotels from which to choose when earning and redeeming points. With so many options, Marriott has a property that can suit any taste from a business-focused conference locale to a budget-minded hotel in cities large and small.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How to Use a Marriott Free Night Certificate
Thursday - 09/23/2021 - 11:20 AMMarriott Bonvoy offers its loyalty program members two ways of booking free night awards: with Bonvoy points or with free night awards. Points can be accumulated by staying at Marriott properties and by making purchases on co-branded credit cards.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Don’t Let Social Security Steer You Wrong
Thursday - 09/23/2021 - 07:01 AMFew retirement decisions are as critical, or as easy to get wrong, as when and how to take your Social Security benefits. The rules can be so convoluted that many people rely on what they’re told by Social Security employees, but that could prove to be an expensive mistake.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Medicare Advantage Plans in Michigan
Wednesday - 09/22/2021 - 04:37 PMMore than 2.1 million people in Michigan are signed up for Medicare, making it one of the top 10 states in terms of Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare is the government health care program for people age 65 and older.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- The Beginner’s Guide to Airline Elite Status
Wednesday - 09/22/2021 - 10:47 AMIf you’re an infrequent traveler or a hardcore bargain hunter, you may have never considered becoming an elite member of an airline loyalty program — but you’re missing out on perks that could make your travel more comfortable and affordable.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- What Is a Merchant Account?
Wednesday - 09/22/2021 - 03:15 PMA merchant account is a special type of bank account that gives businesses access to funds received from credit and debit card payments. After the payment processor coordinates with card networks and issuers to clear card transactions, funds from card payments are deposited into this account before being transferred to your business bank account.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- The Best Homeowners Insurance in Massachusetts for 2021
Tuesday - 09/21/2021 - 07:55 PMIf you’re a homeowner in Massachusetts, you’ll typically pay less than the national average for your home insurance. At an average of $1,205 per year, home insurance in Massachusetts costs over $350 less than the national average of $1,585.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Medicare Advantage Plans in California
Tuesday - 09/21/2021 - 03:38 PMMore than 6.4 million people in California are signed up for Medicare, making it the largest U.S. state for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare is the government health care program for people of ages 65 and older.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- LendUp No Longer Offers Installment or Single-Payment Loans
Tuesday - 09/21/2021 - 04:52 PMLendUp, an online lender that offered high-interest installment and single-payment loans to borrowers with poor credit, no longer originates new loans, according to a company spokesperson. The company did not offer a reason for the change.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Survey: Pandemic Shoppers a Lifeline for Small Businesses
Tuesday - 09/21/2021 - 09:00 AMThe country’s first statewide stay-at-home order of the pandemic was issued in California over 18 months ago, and many small-business owners have been on a turbulent ride since. But a new NerdWallet survey reveals many Americans made — and continue to make — a conscious effort to help these businesses stay afloat.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How to Buy Southwest Points
Friday - 09/24/2021 - 11:36 AMSouthwest is one of the most popular airlines for Americans. It offers numerous methods to earn Rapid Rewards points that can be redeemed for flights. When you need extra points to book an award flight, one option is to purchase points for Southwest Airlines.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Smart Money Podcast: Nerdy Deep Dives: Investing, Part 1
Thursday - 09/23/2021 - 12:00 PMThis article provides information for educational purposes. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend specific investments, including stocks, securities or cryptocurrencies. Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Pay for Your Kid’s College? 3 Times to Think Twice
Thursday - 09/23/2021 - 02:06 PMThe debate over student loan debt often neglects a significant group: parents. About 1 in every 3 dollars the federal government lent for undergraduate education last year were in a parent’s name.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Shopify Payments Review: Pros, Cons, Alternatives
Wednesday - 09/22/2021 - 05:16 PMShopify Payments is an integrated payment service that allows you to accept payments almost immediately after signing up for a Shopify subscription. With Shopify Payments, you don’t have to set up a third-party provider to process online or in-person payments — and the service is included with all subscription plans, no additional monthly fee required....
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - The Best Homeowners Insurance in Colorado for 2021
Wednesday - 09/22/2021 - 07:17 PMIf you’re a homeowner in Colorado, you’ll typically pay more than the national average for your home insurance. At $1,853 per year, the average home insurance policy in Colorado costs over $250 more than the national average of $1,585.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Why You Should Pack a Travel Guidebook, Even in 2021
Wednesday - 09/22/2021 - 08:00 AMI’ve seen more travel guidebooks on library shelves and coffee tables in vacation rentals than I have in travelers’ hands as they navigate a new city. I get it. Travel guidebooks have been replaced — like so many other things — by smartphones and internet access, online searches, blog posts, TikTok video roundups and aspirational...
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 4 Traits That Have Helped Small Businesses Survive the Pandemic
Tuesday - 09/21/2021 - 07:36 PMAbout half of Americans have deliberately shopped more at small and locally owned businesses during the pandemic, and many have rallied especially hard around small businesses with four particular characteristics, according to a new NerdWallet survey.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- The Freelancing Boom May Change How You Buy Life Insurance
Tuesday - 09/21/2021 - 03:43 PMYounger generations seem to have a knack for disrupting the status quo, and life insurance may be next on the list. As Generation Z and millennial workers challenge the concept of a traditional career and drive an increase in freelancing, the role of workplace group life insurance in long-term financial plans is likely to change....
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Shift4 Payments Review 2021: Pricing, Features, Alternatives
Tuesday - 09/21/2021 - 04:28 PMShift4 Payments helps small businesses accept several different kinds of payments, both in person and online. Its services may be especially attractive to small businesses in food, hospitality and a short list of other industries, but if you want upfront pricing and a simple solution, you may want to look at other options.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- 5 Options for Your Money Before Student Loan Payments Resume
Tuesday - 09/21/2021 - 09:00 AMThis article provides information for educational purposes. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend specific investments, including stocks, securities or cryptocurrencies. The Biden administration has extended the federal student loan payment pause a final time, meaning borrowers won’t owe money or accrue interest until February 2022.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share