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- Mad at Equifax? Use That Fuel to Boost Your Cybersecurity
Tuesday - 10/17/2017 - 11:00 PMIt’s National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and it couldn’t have come at a better time, considering we all just went through National Equifax Breach Awareness Month. If you’re still upset with the credit bureau for the hack that exposed the personal data of more than 145 million people, channel your outrage into action.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How to Spend Your Day When You’re Unemployed
Tuesday - 10/17/2017 - 11:11 AM“Being unemployed is the true test of who you really are,” best-selling author Ernie Zelinski once said. At the very least, how you spend your time when you don’t have a job can be a barometer of your future success.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Mortgage Rates Monday: Down on Low Inflation News
Monday - 10/16/2017 - 06:15 PMAverage rates on 30-year and 15-year fixed-rate mortgages fell three basis points, and the 5/1 ARM declined one basis point, according to a NerdWallet survey of daily mortgage rates published by national lenders. The drop in rates followed tame inflation news.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How to Budget for December Holidays in October
Friday - 10/13/2017 - 02:00 PMYou might have pumpkins on your porch, but it’s already time to make room for the year-end holidays in your budget. “I was at Costco the other day, and I already saw Christmas trees, [so] we need to be thinking about it right now,” says Nick Givogri, a California-based regional executive for investment service Merrill...
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Feds, 11 States Crack Down on Student Loan Scams
Friday - 10/13/2017 - 08:28 PMFederal and state officials have launched the first national crackdown on companies that they say gouge student loan borrowers, accusing them of taking more than $95 million in illegal fees in recent years and falsely promising debt relief.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Drone Photos Help Home Sellers Rise Above Competition
Friday - 10/13/2017 - 11:27 AMDrone photography is taking off as a tool for selling and renting homes. More than ever, real estate professionals rely on the unmanned flying machines to set their listings apart from the competition.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Why NFL Players Go Broke — and What You Can Learn
Thursday - 10/12/2017 - 10:35 PMTerrell Owens originally was famous for his many National Football League records and over-the-top touchdown celebrations. But he’s also famous for running through most of the $80 million he made during his 15-year career, thanks in part to bad investments and business deals.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Make Money with Drones: How to Get Started
Thursday - 10/12/2017 - 04:12 PMAfter a few months with your drone, you probably know the ropes. You’ve practiced how to fly smoothly and safely, and you’ve taken a few cool pictures. Maybe you’re getting so good at this that your cousin wants to pay you to take her engagement photos.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Best Places for Tech Jobs
Thursday - 10/12/2017 - 09:00 AMGiven all the ways that Americans stay in contact with each other, people who work in technology should be able to ply their trade from anywhere in the country with a fast, consistent internet connection.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- New Rules of Credit Card Points Etiquette
Wednesday - 10/11/2017 - 03:00 PMRacking up credit card points and then cashing them in for free airplane tickets or cash back might feel gratifying — but if you’re not careful, you might be harming some personal relationships along the path to victory.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How I Ditched Debt: Financial Goals Are Family Goals
Tuesday - 10/17/2017 - 07:00 PMIn this series, NerdWallet interviews people who have triumphed over debt using a combination of commitment, budgeting and smart financial choices. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Marriage, Kids and Money Who: Andy Hill How much: $48,032 in one year Financial goals and family goals go hand-in-hand in the Hill household.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Premium Checking: What’s in It for You?
Tuesday - 10/17/2017 - 01:48 PMA basic checking account can be an essential part of your financial life. But if you have the assets to qualify for the Cadillac version of checking, it might make sense to upgrade.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- The Scariest Thing to Find on Your Credit Reports
Friday - 10/13/2017 - 02:00 PMMonitoring your credit reports should be like flossing: a routine that’s not fascinating but that can help prevent something painful from developing. So if an account that’s not yours pops up, be as alarmed as if you had hit a nerve.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Should You Add a Loan to Your Shopping Cart?
Monday - 10/16/2017 - 10:15 AM“Will that be cash, credit card or personal loan?” The next time you shop online, you may be offered a new way to pay — a personal loan with fixed monthly payments.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- 5 Top Benefits of a Roth IRA
Friday - 10/13/2017 - 02:10 PMThe world of individual retirement savings accounts isn’t exactly known for its rapid innovation process. Consider version 2.0 of the IRA — the Roth IRA. The account’s key features have barely changed since it was rolled out in 1997.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Mortgage Rates Friday: Mixed, as Storms Nix Home Sales
Friday - 10/13/2017 - 09:00 AMThe average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rate fell one basis point, while the 15-year fixed was unchanged. The 5/1 ARM rose two basis points, according to a NerdWallet survey of daily mortgage rates published by national lenders. The 30-year fixed rate is three basis points higher than it was a week ago, and 34 basis points higher than one year ago....
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - When Is the Best Time to Buy Appliances?
Thursday - 10/12/2017 - 04:10 PMMajor home appliances are often expensive, but they can be more affordable at certain times of the year — especially around holidays. Before you buy a dishwasher, refrigerator, range, washer or dryer, check if one of these sale seasons is coming up.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Yes, You Need a 401(k) in Your 20s — Here’s Why
Thursday - 10/12/2017 - 03:00 AMEven before the first paycheck from your first full-time job hits your bank account, you should be planning for the day you’ll receive your final paycheck. You may be thinking: I just began working.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How Being Lazy Can Help You Save Money
Wednesday - 10/11/2017 - 02:00 PMIf saving money overwhelms you, maybe it’s time to try a new approach. “Trick yourself to be lazy when it comes to savings,” says Dan Andrews, a certified financial planner at Well-Rounded Success in the Denver area.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Best Places for Young Families in Georgia
Wednesday - 10/11/2017 - 09:00 AMLots of people are moving to Georgia from around the country and the world, turning once-sleepy railroad towns into bustling suburbs. And why not? The Atlanta region, which has been the main engine of the state’s growth, has big employers and less-expensive homes — at least relative to many other places in the U.S.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Mortgage Rates Tuesday: Up After Yellen’s Remarks
Tuesday - 10/17/2017 - 06:28 PMThe average rate on the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage went up two basis points, the 15-year fixed increased three basis points and the 5/1 ARM jumped seven basis points, according to a NerdWallet survey of daily mortgage rates published Tuesday by national lenders.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Advocates Praise Student Loan Scam Crackdown, Demand More
Tuesday - 10/17/2017 - 08:00 AMA federal-state crackdown on student loan scams drew strong praise Monday from borrowers and their advocates — and reignited criticism of the U.S. Department of Education for doing too little.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Entrepreneurs Can SCORE Some Free or Low-Cost Help
Monday - 10/16/2017 - 06:41 PMThe “I don’t know” zone is a tough place to be when the success of your small business falls squarely on your shoulders. A business mentor can help you find the answers you need, while also teaching you best practices and how to avoid common missteps.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Best Cities for Quality of Life
Monday - 10/16/2017 - 09:00 AMWork less, spend less, worry less. Enjoy life more. It’s an elusive equation for many Americans, yet there are some cities where you’re more likely to find a balance that potentially leads to better quality of life.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Yelp Cash Back: How to Earn and Boost Your Rewards
Friday - 10/13/2017 - 07:32 PMIf you’re an avid Yelp user but haven’t opted in to using Yelp Cash Back, you could be missing out on earning some extra money every month. In late 2016, Yelp launched Yelp Cash Back to help businesses gain loyal customers by giving cash-back bonuses when people link their debit and credit cards to Yelp....
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Mend Holes in Your Budget With a Little Needle and Thread
Thursday - 10/12/2017 - 11:04 PMQuick, a seam in your shirt rips out. What do you do? Maybe you run a fast cost analysis, weighing how much you spent and how long the shirt’s lasted, to determine if a fix is worthwhile.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Southwest Goes to Hawaii in 2018: What It May Mean for You
Thursday - 10/12/2017 - 04:58 PMNext year, you might be able to get to the Big Island for a smaller amount of money. Southwest Airlines has confirmed that it will begin offering flights to Hawaii starting in 2018.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Mortgage Rates Thursday: Stable, While the Fed Debates
Thursday - 10/12/2017 - 09:00 AMAverage rates on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and 5/1 ARM fell one basis point, while the 15-year fixed was unchanged, according to a NerdWallet survey of daily mortgage rates published by national lenders.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- 5 Weird Jobs That No One Will Believe You Get Paid For
Thursday - 10/12/2017 - 12:00 AMScrolling through job boards can be pretty disheartening, and not just because you need work. There are plenty of run-of-the-mill opportunities — barista, sales clerk, systems analyst (whatever that is) — but where are the really interesting jobs?More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Mortgage Rates Wednesday: Rates Stick, Delinquencies Slip
Wednesday - 10/11/2017 - 09:00 AMAverage rates on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and 5/1 ARM were unchanged, while the 15-year fixed fell one basis point, according to a NerdWallet survey of daily mortgage rates published by national lenders.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share