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- The NerdWallet guide to finding the best car insurance rate
Friday - 08/12/2022 - 11:54 PMComparison shopping is crucial if you want to save money on car insurance. Here’s why: Insurers look at similar factors, but they have their own “secret sauce” when it comes to setting rates.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- What Is the Medicare Part D Penalty?
Friday - 08/12/2022 - 05:41 PMIt’s important to sign up for a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan when you enroll in Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage. If you wait too long and sign up later, you’ll face a late enrollment penalty that permanently increases your Part D premiums.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Is Bitcoin a Good Investment?
Friday - 08/12/2022 - 09:36 PMIf you bought $100 worth of Bitcoin in early 2010, today you’d have more than $20 million. With those kinds of returns, it’s hard not to think, “Can I get in on that?” Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is a good investment if you have a high risk tolerance, are in a strong...
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - When Is It OK to Be Selfish With Your Money?
Friday - 08/12/2022 - 09:00 AMAmid rising inflation, interest rates and recession worries, money is getting tighter for many folks — and probably for you. Yet there may be charitable organizations you want to support, friends or family asking for financial help and things you want to buy for yourself.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Money News: 3 Companies Commit Major Consumer Credit Blunders
Thursday - 08/11/2022 - 04:12 PMThe investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Don’t Bank on Your Business to Fund Your Retirement
Thursday - 08/11/2022 - 09:00 AMRetirement can loom like a dark cloud for small-business owners. Many invest blood, sweat and tears — and every penny — into building their business but never set cash aside for the future.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Ethereum (ETH) vs. Ethereum Classic (ETC): How the Split Happened
Thursday - 08/11/2022 - 02:10 PMIf you’re looking to buy Ethereum, you might come across two similarly named cryptocurrency blockchain networks: Ethereum and Ethereum Classic. Both have native coins — ETH and ETC, respectively — referred to as “ether,” but their prices and market caps are dramatically different.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- 5 Things to Know About the Sable Credit Card
Wednesday - 08/10/2022 - 02:29 PMThe Sable One secured credit card, issued by Coastal Community Bank, removes a lot of the roadblocks on the journey to building credit. Unlike some other secured credit cards, it lets you choose your security deposit amount, it doesn’t require a credit check, and it even earns rewards.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Shield Your Finances From the Power of Summer Travel FOMO
Tuesday - 08/09/2022 - 05:45 PMViews from a tower in Portugal, gondolas in Venice, beaches in the Bahamas — as you scroll through your social media feeds, it seems like everyone you’ve ever met is on a picturesque vacation this summer.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- American Airlines AAdvantage Dining: What You Need to Know
Tuesday - 08/09/2022 - 08:59 AMThe AAdvantage program offers dozens of ways to earn miles — in fact, we’ve tallied 36 ways to earn AAdvantage miles. Whether you’re looking to boost your AAdvantage miles balance or earn Loyalty Points toward AAdvantage elite status, it’s worth utilizing as many of these earning opportunities as possible.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Ask a Nerd: Will Interest Rates Continue to Rise?
Friday - 08/12/2022 - 05:17 PMNo analyst or economist (or journalist) can know the future for certain. But if the past several months are any indication, it looks like we’ll continue to see a healthy increase in interest rates throughout the rest of 2022.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Changes to EV Tax Credits: Where Your Battery Is Made Matters
Friday - 08/12/2022 - 05:54 PMBuying an electric vehicle just got more complicated — but cheaper, if you can find the right model. The Inflation Reduction Act — a centerpiece of President Joe Biden’s plan to tackle climate change and reduce inflation — renews the existing $7,500 tax credit for new EVs and introduces a $4,000 credit for used EV...
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How to Redeem JetBlue Points
Friday - 08/12/2022 - 08:43 AMJetBlue Airways, based primarily out of the northeast United States, offers flights to over 100 cities in 25 countries. Founded in 2000, it’s now the country’s sixth largest airline and it consistently receives high praise for its customer service and Mint and Mint Studio business class seats.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How to Write a Credit Dispute Letter to Fix Credit Report Errors
Friday - 08/12/2022 - 12:45 PMThere are a few ways to dispute an issue on your credit report, including mailing a letter to the credit bureaus. Your credit dispute letter should detail the error (or errors) you found on your credit report.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How to Get into an AmEx Centurion Lounge Before Your Flight
Thursday - 08/11/2022 - 08:49 AMNavigating the airport can be an exhausting experience. Whether you’re taking your shoes off for the hundredth time or trying to explain to the gate agent that you really do have just one personal item, traveling can take a lot out of you.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- 3 Ways to Fight Inflation and Win the Long Game
Thursday - 08/11/2022 - 10:17 AMThe investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- What Is DeFi?
Wednesday - 08/10/2022 - 07:35 PMDeFi, short for decentralized finance, refers to services where users can make transactions on a public blockchain without an intermediary like a bank or a broker. These peer-to-peer services take place through smart contracts on public blockchains, primarily Ethereum.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Is it Better to Book Airbnbs in Advance or Last Minute?
Wednesday - 08/10/2022 - 07:50 AMDespite what some travelers might think, booking a hotel in advance usually isn’t a good idea. The savings aren’t huge, but booking at the last minute knocks about 13% off the price of a hotel room, on average.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- The Best Alaska Credit Card Offers
Tuesday - 08/09/2022 - 08:05 AMThe newest member of the Oneworld airline alliance, Seattle-based Alaska Airlines, has partnerships stretching all over the globe. And although it provides some pretty valuable airline miles, a lack of partnerships with flexible point currencies can make these somewhat difficult to earn.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Openly Home Insurance Review 2022
Tuesday - 08/09/2022 - 09:55 AMConsumer complaints: Close to the expected number.Discounts: Very few discounts.Coverage options: More than average. Bottom line: Premium coverage for high-end homes. Openly insurance is a relatively new offering for homeowners. The company sold its first policies in 2019 and today offers homeowners insurance in 19 states.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- The NerdWallet guide to finding the best car insurance rate
Friday - 08/12/2022 - 11:54 PMComparison shopping is crucial if you want to save money on car insurance. Here’s why: Insurers look at similar factors, but they have their own “secret sauce” when it comes to setting rates.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare Coverage
Friday - 08/12/2022 - 06:03 PMMajor changes to prescription drug affordability for more than 50 million beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Part D are likely on the way because of a bill headed to the president’s desk.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Can You Transfer an Alaska Airlines Ticket to Another Person?
Friday - 08/12/2022 - 08:24 AMMany U.S.-based airlines, including Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, have relaxed airfare change and cancellation rules across the board and have made it easy to make changes to an already-issued ticket.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- 4 Things Small Businesses Should Do Now to Prep for a Recession
Friday - 08/12/2022 - 01:28 PMSpeculation about a looming recession is putting pressure on many small-business owners to protect themselves against a downturn, and experts say it’s not too early to start preparing. A June 2022 Goldman Sachs survey of over 1,500 small businesses found that 93% are worried about a recession happening in the next 12 months, which could...
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How I Got My Student Loans Forgiven: Legal Director in D.C.
Thursday - 08/11/2022 - 08:36 PMSearch the internet for “student debt stories,” and you’ll easily find dozens of anxiety-ridden tales of student loan borrowers struggling to keep up with enormous debt balances that have swelled out of control due to compounding interest.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Citi Double Cash Adds $200 Sign-up Bonus (Limited Time)
Thursday - 08/11/2022 - 11:30 AMIf you value low-hassle cash rewards on every credit card purchase — no matter what you buy — the Citi® Double Cash Card – 18 month BT offer has long been a top option.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- The Best American Airlines Credit Card Offers
Thursday - 08/11/2022 - 08:04 AMFittingly for one of the largest airlines in the world, American Airlines offers a wide variety of credit cards — including personal and business cards from two banks. For travelers trying to determine which AA credit card offers the best fit, the options can be overwhelming.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- This May Be the Cheapest Road Trip in America
Wednesday - 08/10/2022 - 08:00 AMRoad trips are a rite of passage for many Americans. These driving adventures are full of roadside attractions, eclectic diners and incredible memories. Yet, with high gas prices, many families are understandably reconsidering their vacation plans.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How Much Does a Car Inspection Cost?
Tuesday - 08/09/2022 - 08:20 PMCar inspections are not only part of maintaining a car — in some states, they’re required for car registration. But they can also pop up when you’re looking to purchase a used car.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Revamped REI Co-op Card: 5% Back at REI, 1.5% Elsewhere
Tuesday - 08/09/2022 - 01:50 PMOutdoor retail giant REI Co-op has announced a revamped version of its store credit card for co-op members. The REI Co-op Mastercard, issued by Capital One, earns 5% back on REI purchases and donations made to the REI Cooperative Action Fund, plus 1.5% back on everything else.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share