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The financial milestones of adulthood used to be pretty clear-cut: 30-somethings were expected to get married, buy a home and have children. In fact, when the popular TV show “thirtysomething” hit the airwaves in 1987, back when many of today’s 30-somethings were in diapers, the show revolved around parenting young kids while climbing career ladders....

Alaska Airlines is well-known for bucking a lot of typical airline trends, and that approach extends to its award program too. Alaska’s award pricing is not “dynamic” like that of United Airlines or American Airlines — instead, its award flight booking system costs members a range of miles based on route popularity and flight distance....

Minimum car insurance requirements vary from state to state. This means the car insurance coverages and limits that work for a friend or family member living elsewhere might not be right for you.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

As colleges figure out how to structure classes this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all. The idea of taking a gap year might sound enticing, but returning students should think twice.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

Marriott and Ritz-Carlton cardholders might not be earning many rewards on travel this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But for a limited time, many of them may be able to make some of that up in dining and gas purchases.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is a premium hotel credit card for devoted Hilton guests. The card’s perks will enhance your next stay, and the bonus rewards will help you earn award nights faster.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

In NerdWallet’s Money/Makers Q&A series, we talk with artists and innovators about their money moves, including unique struggles they’ve faced and lessons they’ve learned along the way. Musician and activist Hollis Wong-Wear built up a business model that gives her more freedom to pursue creative work.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

Savvy consumers might not mind paying a credit card annual fee so long as the card’s perks and benefits offset the expense. Certain cards waive the annual fee the first year, which gives you an opportunity to test the card out and assess whether the fee is worth paying in subsequent years.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

Mayflower Transit, one of the largest full-service moving companies in the country, handles long-distance moves within the U.S. and internationally. It stands out from other movers with its broad geographic coverage, instant online quotes for eligible moves and large roster of add-on services.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

For travelers, an upgrade of your credit card portfolio by adding The World Of Hyatt Credit Card can make a ton of sense. The benefits make it relatively easy to offset the card’s $95 annual fee. But if you have The World Of Hyatt Credit Card or are looking to apply for one, don’t overlook some of...