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- United Explorer Business Card Offers 75K-Mile Bonus (Limited Time)
Wednesday - 01/16/2019 - 12:14 PMUnited Airlines and Chase have refreshed a small-business version of the airline’s co-branded credit card with a generous limited-time sign-up bonus. Learn More Until March 18, the United℠ Explorer Business Card is offering the following Limited Time Offer: Earn 75,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is...
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 3 Money Tasks You Need to Do Right Now
Tuesday - 01/15/2019 - 06:20 PMMost financial to-do lists focus on what you need to get done by Dec. 31, but there’s also a brief window early in the new year to save yourself some significant cash.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Bank Loans: Top Banks Offering Personal Loans 2019
Tuesday - 01/15/2019 - 10:56 AMYears ago, if you wanted a personal loan, you went to your bank. Today, borrowers can open a browser and apply for a personal loan from multiple online lenders. But if you love your bank and have an enviable credit score, you may find that a traditional bank or financial institution is the best place to get a personal loan.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- FAQs About the Southwest Companion Pass Sign-Up Bonus
Saturday - 01/12/2019 - 03:11 PMSouthwest is generating a lot of buzz with its latest credit card sign-up bonus: 30,000 Rapid Rewards points and a promotional Companion Pass that lets a guest fly practically free when the primary traveler signs up for a qualifying credit card and meets a minimum spend of $4,000 within the first three months of the account...
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Where Would You Travel With the Southwest Companion Pass Sign-Up Bonus?
Saturday - 01/12/2019 - 11:42 AMOn Jan. 10, 2019, Southwest Airlines started offering a welcome bonus that was designed for travelers who would like to bring someone with them for every trip for the rest of the year for next to nothing.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Which Delta Air Lines Credit Card Should You Get?
Friday - 01/11/2019 - 07:52 PMDelta Air Lines flyers can choose among four consumer co-branded airline credit cards, which can accommodate newbies, leisure flyers and seasoned road warriors alike. Delta cards aren’t your only choice for earning rewards toward flights, of course.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- World of Hyatt Card Trims Sign-Up Bonus by 10,000 Points
Friday - 01/11/2019 - 07:28 PMFor the start of 2019, The World Of Hyatt Credit Card has changed its sign-up bonus, decreasing the number of bonus points you can earn as a new cardholder. Learn More Now, the card’s sign-up bonus is phrased like this: Earn up to 50,000 Bonus Points - 25,000 Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in...
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Carnival to Begin Cruising From San Francisco in 2020
Friday - 01/11/2019 - 06:27 PMTravelers who like the famously affordable offerings of Carnival Cruise Line but would prefer to depart from San Francisco have finally gotten their wish: Next year, Carnival will start cruising out of the Golden Gate City for the first time ever.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- 4 Ways New Parents Can Earn Travel Rewards With Baby-Related Purchases
Friday - 01/11/2019 - 05:36 PMCongrats! You have a baby on the way! Growing a family is an exciting and daunting time. There are many changes to come in your daily life, home and your finances, but these changes and costs come with opportunities to earn more travel rewards.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Helicopter Ride in Seychelles: An Adventure Paid With Capital One Venture Rewards
Friday - 01/11/2019 - 06:07 PMEric Stoen wanted to find a creative and fun way to get from one island in Seychelles to the next during a round-the-world trip with his 10-year-old son. Going by helicopter sounded pretty cool, so he used points from the Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card to pay for the experience.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How to Refinance International Student Loans: Compare Options for 2019
Tuesday - 01/15/2019 - 06:07 PMRefinancing international student loans is more difficult for visa holders working in the U.S. who don’t have a credit history. There are private lenders that will refinance your student loans, but you’ll have to do one of the following: Build your U.S.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How I Ditched Debt: Holiday Bills Break a Couple’s Budget
Tuesday - 01/15/2019 - 05:11 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. The Hartzogs Who: Anthony and Jhanilka Hartzog How much: $114,151 in 23 months One Christmas brought a breaking point for Anthony and Jhanilka Hartzog.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Bank of America’s New Choose-Your-Own-Category Card: What to Know
Monday - 01/14/2019 - 10:26 AMLearn More The new version of the Bank of America® Cash Rewards credit card is finally here, and it offers far more flexibility than its predecessor. The $0-annual-fee cash-back card, launched on Jan.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How I Traveled for Free: A Weekend in Massachusetts Using SPG Points
Saturday - 01/12/2019 - 03:23 PMThis points collector booked a pair of rooms in Cambridge for her sister and herself so they could attend Family Weekend at Harvard. The cardholder Name: Andrea Rotondo Age: 49 Occupation: Editor and small business owner Home: Amelia Island, Florida Credit Card: The Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express The stay Hotel: Le Meridien...
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Five Ways Your Flight Experience Could Change in 2019
Saturday - 01/12/2019 - 09:53 AMEvery year comes with changes – especially to the world’s aviation infrastructure. Airlines launch, shut down or add new products that aren’t always customer friendly to their lineup. What can you expect to see in 2019?More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How I Flew for Free: AAdvantage Miles to Fly to Cancun for a Work Trip
Friday - 01/11/2019 - 06:49 PMJoel Scholtz was invited to visit 10 resorts in Mexico for business, so he used American Airline AAdvantage miles to fly there for free. The cardholder Name: Joel Scholtz Age: 62 Occupation: Travel advisor Residence: Medford, New Jersey Credit cards: The Platinum Card® from American Express and American Airlines AAdvantage Aviator Silver Mastercard The trip...
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Why the Capital One Rewards Credit Card is Great for Brand Hoppers
Friday - 01/11/2019 - 06:21 PMWhen you travel frequently, sometimes it isn’t always convenient to choose the same hotel or airline. Depending on where you are, your favorite hotel chain might not have a location in your destination city.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- 7 Things to Know About the Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard
Friday - 01/11/2019 - 06:37 PMIf you’ve been on the fence about signing up for the Barclaycard Arrival Plus® World Elite Mastercard®, its limited-time welcome bonus is something to consider: Enjoy 70,000 bonus miles after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first 90 days.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How I Traveled for Free: Saving Points for a Conference in Maryland
Friday - 01/11/2019 - 05:58 PMRoni Weiss had a sustainable travel conference to attend in Maryland and Hilton Honors points to spare, so he booked a room in Camp Springs and fueled up on free breakfast before sessions.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- AmEx Gold Hikes Welcome Offer to 35K, Ends Rose Gold Promo
Friday - 01/11/2019 - 04:45 PMThe recently revamped American Express® Gold Card has made a few more adjustments to its features, and some of them may be welcome news — unless you were in the market for a rose gold version of the card.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- NerdWallet’s 2019 Best-Of Awards
Tuesday - 01/15/2019 - 07:00 PMAfter hundreds of hours of comparing rates, fees and rewards, we’re proud to bring you the winners of NerdWallet’s 2019 Best-Of Awards. From credit cards to mortgage lenders to personal loans and more, these financial companies and products have earned our editorial team’s top ratings.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Is My Brokerage Account Insured?
Tuesday - 01/15/2019 - 02:10 PMYour bank account balances are insured by the FDIC. Assets in your brokerage are also protected, but by a different entity — the nonprofit Securities Investor Protection Corporation, or SIPC.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- ABOC Credit Cards Switch to 5X Quarterly Bonus Categories
Monday - 01/14/2019 - 11:02 AMAmalgamated Bank of Chicago credit card customers, welcome to the rotating-bonus-category community. The issuer has revamped the rewards program for its consumer Mastercard products including the Amalgamated Bank of Chicago Union Strong Mastercard® Credit Card and ABOC Platinum Rewards Card, transforming a basic earnings rate of 1 point per dollar spent into a potentially much more lucrative system.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- 5 Ways to Save Money Even After Disneyland Ticket Prices Increase
Saturday - 01/12/2019 - 11:24 AMDisneyland tickets and park pricing may be rising up to 25% this time, but there are a few ways to find cheaper tickets and cut other corners to keep your Disney vacation affordable.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- The Best Cities for the Southwest Companion Pass
Saturday - 01/12/2019 - 10:36 AMThe Southwest Airlines Companion Pass represents a lot of potential travel. After achieving the requirements to earn it, Southwest regulars have the opportunity to bring a friend with them for only taxes and government fees.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How I Traveled for Free: A Roman Holiday at IHG’s Hotel Indigo
Friday - 01/11/2019 - 07:28 PMScott Keyes and his wife at a pasta-making class in Frascati, Italy. Scott Keyes, founder and CEO of Scott’s Cheap Flights, knows his way around airline deals. But he and his wife also know a thing or two about staying in hotels for free.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How I Traveled for Free: A Weekend in Florida Using Marriott Free Nights
Friday - 01/11/2019 - 06:13 PMThis cardholder and a friend both had free night certificates from Marriott, so they decided to put them together for a quick getaway. The cardholder Name: Ronnie Barker Age: 61 Occupation: Crisis Responder/Victim Advocate Credit card: Marriott Rewards® Premier Plus Credit Card The stay Hotel name and city: Courtyard Naples in Naples, Florida Dates of stay:...
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How I Traveled for Free: Spring Break in St. Martin on American Airlines Mastercard
Friday - 01/11/2019 - 06:42 PMWhen school lets out, it’s time to get out of town. This teacher and her husband headed to St. Martin on miles for their annual vacation to the island. The cardholder Name: Melisande Torres Age: 45 Occupation: Teacher Residence: Scarsdale, New York Credit card: Citi® / AAdvantage® Gold Mastercard Note: This card has been discontinued,...
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Sun Country Announces Hawaii Routes, May Start Service Before Southwest
Friday - 01/11/2019 - 05:53 PMThe latest airline to announce new service to Hawaii is ultra-low-cost carrier Sun Country, which plans to fly from San Francisco to Honolulu. It will be one of 19 new seasonal routes for the airline in its largest expansion to date.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Investment Strategies for 2019: How to Conquer Q1
Friday - 01/11/2019 - 03:34 PMAfter a wild 2018, when the S&P 500 fell the most since the financial crisis, many people are reevaluating their investment strategies. And that’s probably a good idea, especially as the current bull market could turn 10 years old this March.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share