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Dec 13

Barclays AAdvantage Aviator Red Credit Card Review (2022.12 Update: 60k+First Year AF Waived Offer)

by Mary Wilson

physixfan 2022-12-05 2022-12-05 2022.12 Update: The new offer is 60k+first year annual fee waived. 2022.9 Update: The new offer is 50k+first year annual fee waived. 2022.6 Update: The new offer is 60k. Application Link Barclays AAdvantage Aviator Red Benefits 60k offer: earn 60,000 AAdvantage Miles after the first purchase within the first 90 days. This is the recent best offer. We value AA Miles at 1.6 cents/point (Airline Miles Value), so the 6

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Dec 06

by John Stapel

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Nov 15

The Heaviest Credit Cards List (2022.11 Update: US Bank Shopper: 14g)

by Ann deBruyn

physixfan 2022-11-02 2022-11-02 2022.11 Update: The new card US Bank Shopper is 14g in weight. 2022.7 Update: The new card Wells Fargo Autograph is 11g in weight. 2022.4 Update: The new card Bilt Mastercard (0 annual fee) is also a metal card! Its weight is 16g. Most credit cards are made of plastic of approximately 5 grams (g) of plastic, but some are made of metal. Not all metal cards have the same weight, which begs the question… which card is heaviest?

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Oct 20

Bilt Mastercard Review: Pay Rent & Earn Rewards, Points Transferrable to Hyatt, UA, AA…(2022.10 Update: Rent Day)

by Ann deBruyn

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Oct 13

Barclays AAdvantage Aviator Business Credit Card Review (2022.10 Update: 80k+$95 Offer)

by Ann deBruyn

physixfan 2022-10-05 2022-10-05 2022.10 Update: The 80k+$95 offer is back. 2022.8 Update: The offer is 70k now. 2022.5 Update: The new offer is 80k+$95! This is the best ever offer on this card. Application Link Barclays AAdvantage Aviator Business Benefits 80k+$95 offer: earn 80,000 AAdvantage Miles and $95 statement credit after spending $2,000 within the first 90 days. This is the best ever offer on this card. 5% AAdvantage mileage bonus earned

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Oct 05

All the Types of Student Loans

by John Stapel

physixfan 2022-07-07 2022-07-07 2022.7 Update: The new offer is 20k+5x on restaurants. 2021.8 Update: The offer is now 20k. Application Link Citi Rewards+® Card Benefits 20k+5x offer: earn 20,000 ThankYou Points after spending $1,500 in first 3 months. Plus, earn 5x TYP at restaurants up to $6000 for the first 12 month. We estimate that ThankYou Points (TYP) are worth about 1.6 cents/point, see below for a brief introduction. So the 20k sign-up b

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Jul 06

Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Card from American Express Review (2022.6 Update: 100k Offer; Limited Edition Card Art Made From Boeing 747 Materials)

by Ann deBruyn

colin1898 2022-06-16 2022-06-16 Non-affiliate disclosure: all information about the this card have been collected independently by US Credit Card Guide and has not been reviewed by the issuer. 2022.6 Update: The new offer is 100k, not as good as the usual 125k offer via incognito mode. However, you can choose a limited time edition card art made from Boeing 747 materials. Offer ends on 2022.8.3. 2022.6 Update: 125k offer in incognito mode is back. Sc

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Jul 06

by Ann deBruyn

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Jul 02

How Booking.com’s Best Price Match Works

by Ann deBruyn

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Jul 02

British Airways cancels 650 flights from UK to other European destinations this July

by Ann deBruyn

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Jul 02

Best Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans in 2022

by Ann deBruyn

Medicare Part D plans cover prescription drugs. Medicare beneficiaries with Medicare Part A and/or Part B are eligible to buy a Part D plan to add prescription drug coverage to Original Medicare. It’s best to sign up for Medicare prescription drug coverage as soon as you’re eligible, even though Part D is technically optional. If you don’t buy a Medicare Part D plan or a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage, you’re responsible for the full cost of your medica

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Jul 01

Yellowstone to reopen as of July 2 — with some exceptions

by Ann deBruyn

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Jul 01

Delta Comfort Plus vs. Main Cabin

by Ann deBruyn

Whatever happened to the old days when aircraft cabins were simply divided into first class and economy? Now, we often find first class, business class, premium economy and basic economy. It can be difficult to decide where to sit on a plane when it’s divided into multiple classes of service and called a different name on every airline. If you’re booking your next flight on Delta Air Lines, don’t be intimidated by the industry jargon. We took a look at Delta Comfort Plus versus

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Jul 01

European hotels the likely winner after US dropped its COVID-19 testing requirements

by Ann deBruyn

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Jul 01

Best Credit Cards for Booking Wedding Travel

by Ann deBruyn

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Jun 30

Cash Flow: Definition, Uses and How to Calculate

by Ann deBruyn

Cash flow is a measure of the money moving in and out of a business. Cash flow represents revenue received — or inflows — and expenses spent, or outflows. The total net balance over a specific period is reported on a cash flow statement, which shows the sources and uses of cash. Cash flow can help indicate the health of a business: Positive flow (more money moving in than out) can indicate solvency, while a negative value (more money moving out than in) can show that business expenses

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Jun 30

Which cards should you use for online grocery delivery services?

by Ann deBruyn

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Jun 30

What Is a 10-Year Adjustable-Rate Mortgage?

by Ann deBruyn

A 10-year adjustable-rate mortgage offers a fixed rate for the first 10 years of the loan. After that, the interest rate resets every six months. Many homeowners opt to refinance or sell their property before the rate starts to change. So why bother with an adjustable-rate mortgage at all? Well, because during that initial fixed-rate period, ARMs often offer significantly lower interest rates than fixed-rate mortgages. With a 10-year ARM, that's a decade's worth of a teaser rate. Here'

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Jun 30

Spirit delays vote on Frontier merger — again

by Ann deBruyn

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Jun 29

Bivvy Pet Insurance Review 2022

by Ann deBruyn

Plans offered: Accident and illness, wellness. Breadth of coverage: Good. Range of plan options: Poor. Can pay your vet directly: No. The bottom line: Offers lower rates and less coverage than most other pet insurers. How we review pet insurance Our writers and editors follow strict editorial guidelines that ensure fairness and accuracy in order to help you choose the financial products that work bes

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Jun 29

Deal alert: Save up to 25% on summer hotel stays at Disneyland Resort

by Ann deBruyn

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Jun 29

Cryptocurrency ETFs: What Are Your Options?

by Ann deBruyn

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Jun 29

Learn How to Negotiate With Debt Collectors—and Win

by John Stapel

Your credit score is a number between 300 and 850 that credit bureaus assign to you to indicate your creditworthiness. Not paying back what you owe damages your credit score and could eventually lead to debt collectors chasing you for money, making your life very stressful. It also makes it much more difficult and expensive to get credit or a loan in the future. It’s not always possible to avoid debt collectors. If you have multiple credit cards and loans, you might forget to make a paymen

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Jun 29

Amex Business Gold Card Review (2022.6 Update: 180k+10k Offer via Phone Call!)

by Ann deBruyn

Geo 2022-06-17 2022-06-21 Non-affiliate disclosure: all information about the this card have been collected independently by US Credit Card Guide and has not been reviewed by the issuer. 2022.6 Update2: There’s a 180k+10k offer (spending requirement $20k in 6 months, the latter 10k requires adding an authorized user) via phone call, 855-531-3491. Please verify the welcome offer is 180k+10k, not some low ball offer. HT: DoC. 2022.6 Update: There’s a 1

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Jun 29

Chase extends Pay Yourself Back categories for Airbnb, dining and telecom purchases

by Ann deBruyn

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Jun 29

Best Credit Cards to Use at Amazon

by Ann deBruyn

If you regularly give part of your paycheck to Amazon, you can get some of that money back by paying with the right credit card. Naturally, the co-branded Amazon credit cards give shoppers the most consistently high cash-back rates on Amazon purchases. But other cards can offer more flexibility in terms of when and where you can earn cash back. With some strategizing, even infrequent Amazon shoppers can still get a high rate of 5% back on Amazon. Here are six of the best credit cards to us

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Jun 28

Why a password manager is a critical part of my points and miles strategy

by Ann deBruyn

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Jun 28

Wells Fargo to Launch New ‘Autograph’ Rewards Card With No Annual Fee

by Ann deBruyn

Image courtesy of Wells Fargo Wells Fargo has introduced a new travel credit card, the Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card. It offers useful reward categories like gas stations and restaurants, along with a sign-up bonus that’s large for a card with an annual fee of $0. As travel picks up again after the COVID-19 pandemic, the Visa card could be a hit with consumers dissuaded by other high-priced travel credit cards with complicated rewards systems. A

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Jun 28

How to Get a Business Loan as an H-1B Visa Holder

by Ann deBruyn

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Jun 28

Have a birthday soon? Check your email, Delta SkyMiles members

by Ann deBruyn

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Jun 27

How to Find Hotels with EV Charging Stations

by Ann deBruyn

As gas prices continue to climb and climate change worries grow, more drivers are turning to electric vehicles, or EVs. Battery-powered cars can be a solution for road trippers who want to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on fuel. But is it possible to tour the country by EV and not run out of juice before reaching your destination? Charging stations aren’t as plentiful as gas stations, and finding one can be a challenge. A simple solution is to look for hotels with EV chargi

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Jun 27

by Ann deBruyn

The Platinum Card® from American Express provides a slew of travel benefits — including access to over 1,400 airport lounges and up to $200 in Uber cash each year. Among these marquee benefits, the less-glamorous ones can often get overlooked. However, these other travel perks and protections can really make a difference to your travels. One great example of this is the rental car benefits that come with The Platinum Card® from American Express . Terms apply. Let's take a look at s

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Jun 25

Best travel destinations to see by water

by Ann deBruyn

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Jun 24

Trupanion Pet Insurance Review 2022

by Ann deBruyn

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Jun 23

Pumpkin Pet Insurance Review 2022

by Ann deBruyn

Plans offered: Accident and illness, wellness. Breadth of coverage: Excellent. Range of plan options: Average. Can pay your vet directly: Yes. The bottom line: Offers one comprehensive accident and illness plan that includes coverage for dental treatments and most cured pre-existing conditions. How we review pet insurance Our writers and editors follow strict editorial guidelines that ensure fairness

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Jun 23

JetBlue will provide free Blade helicopter transfers for some of its most-elite flyers

by Ann deBruyn

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Jun 23

Advanced Micro Devices Stock: AMD Price, Quote and Performance

by Ann deBruyn

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Jun 23

How to Increase Your Restaurant Profit Margin

by Ann deBruyn

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Jun 23

Carnival Cruise Line to launch new ‘Costa by Carnival’ sailings using sister brand’s ships

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Jun 21

Using Credit Card Points at Checkout Has Become Too Easy

by Ann deBruyn

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Jun 20

by Ann deBruyn

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Jun 18

by Ann deBruyn

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Jun 16

by Ann deBruyn

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Jun 15

How to Establish Credit with a Credit Builder Loan

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Jun 12

by Ann deBruyn

Hyatt has spent the last few years expanding its portfolio of hotels to better compete with the likes of Marriott and Hilton. Along with these developments, Hyatt has launched a small business version of its co-branded credit card. But which Hyatt credit card should you get? And which Hyatt credit card has the higher sign-up bonus? Let’s take a look at these two cards to see which one makes sense for you. And note, you don't need to own a small business to be able to qualify for a busine

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Jun 08

Virgin Voyages delays next cruise ship launch by nearly a year

by Ann deBruyn

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Jun 08

American Express Business Loans: 2022 Review

by Ann deBruyn

Editor's note: Offers for an American Express Business Loan are not available at this time per the American Express website. Our Take The bottom line: American Express business loans are a good option for cardholders who have been pre-approved by American Express and are looking for quick credit solutions. Pros Cons Pros No collateral is required. Potential to receive approval quickly. No penalty for early repayment. Minimum FICO score of 660. Cons

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Jun 08

Choice Privileges launches new dining program, offering 2,000-point bonus

by Ann deBruyn

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Jun 08

How Does Mortgage Refinance Work?

Our take The bottom line: Best for people who don't need to use their vehicle as a trade-in for another car, or who want to sell an old, damaged or untitled vehicle. Key facts Specializes in older used or damaged vehicles. Offers are good for seven days and are nonnegotiable. No charge to pick up your car. Does not buy vehicles with an active loan. Salvage titles or scrap cars are OK. Pros and cons

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Jun 02

This new travel company will pair you with an expert local guide to plan the trip of your dreams

by Ann deBruyn

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Jun 01

Banner Life Insurance Review 2022

by Ann deBruyn

Bottom line: Banner and William Penn offer a wide range of policies and riders, but the minimum term policy amounts may be higher than some consumers want. Banner Life Insurance and its sister brand, William Penn Life Insurance Company of New York, are both owned by Legal General America. William Penn offers life insurance only in New York, while Banner is available in the remaining 49 U.S. states, including the District of Columbia. Life insurance issued by both compani

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Jun 01

JetBlue delays launch of London service from Boston

by Ann deBruyn

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Jun 01

Smart Money Podcast: Get Creative About Money With Paco de Leon

by Ann deBruyn

The 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. Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we usually answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode is dedicated to a chat with Paco de Leon, author and creative. Personal finance Nerd Kim Palmer talks with de L

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Jun 01

Investing for Beginners: Learn the Basics of Investing in 2022

by Barbara Hadden

If you’re a beginner investor, or if you haven’t quite gotten started – perhaps because you think you need a lot of money or you’re not sure what the best investment is – you’ll need to learn the basics. That will eliminate many of the myths and even convince you there’s no reason not to be investing. Almost everyone knows Warren Buffet is one of the richest men in the world, like $100 billion rich. But did you know he began investing with just $228? He used it to purchase six sha

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Jun 01

6 Best Home Equity Loans – Updated June 2022

Hanging out in an airport lounge instead of a busy gate area can make traveling less stressful, but depending on where you’re traveling and the airline you’re ticketed with, accessing a lounge isn’t always possible. Priority Pass membership is one way to get into a lounge and relax before your flight. But are Priority Pass lounges usually crowded, and will you get value from this membership? Find out what you need to know about Priority Pass to determine if this airport lounge member

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May 31

Frontier baggage fees and how to avoid paying them

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May 27

Investing Essentials for Beginners & Intermediates

by Barbara Hadden

Do other people’s financial success stories ever make you feel a little… inept? You’ve heard about them: People like the 28-year-old who made so many wise investments she retired last year. Or that school teacher turned stock trader who now teaches school only because he loves his students, not because he needs the salary. We could’ve done that, right? If it can happen for them, why not us? A wise investor simply looks for ways to turn his current and anticipated resources into a more

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May 27

Hotel Guide: Conrad Maldives

by Ann deBruyn

The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is a Hilton resort that offers a luxurious and picture-perfect experience to guests who are lucky enough to visit. Although the Conrad Maldives price can be more than $1,600 per night for cash bookings, you can also use Hilton Honors points to cover the cost of your stay. If you’re considering staying at the resort or are just curious about what this luxury property is like, we have a good chunk of the answers in this Conrad Maldives review. About th

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May 26

Act fast: Business-class flights to Paris on sale for travel through April, some under $2,000

by Ann deBruyn

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May 26

How to Make More Green at Your Next Yard Sale

by Ann deBruyn

A successful yard sale involves hours of preparation and plenty of hard work. So does an unsuccessful sale. I’ve had both kinds and can confidently say the version that makes money is better. If you’re ready to take advantage of warmer weather and the opportunity to declutter, consider these tips culled from experts (and bitter experience) for having a good sale. Determine your goals First, consider whether a yard sale is the right method for your goals. Yard sales and their cous

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May 26

How to increase the value of your JetBlue TrueBlue points by 10%

by Ann deBruyn

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May 26

How to Cancel a Pending Credit Card Transaction

by Ann deBruyn

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May 26

All the Types of Life Insurance Policies, Explained

by Barbara Hadden

When many people think of life insurance policies, they usually don’t think of all the types of life insurance, they only think term. Term life insurance policies are the simplest, most popular, and the most often purchased; but, in the life insurance menu of options, it’s not the only choice. Far from it, actually. Today, there is a wide variety of life insurance policies available, the most basic of which are term and permanent. Within each of these categories, however, there are many dif

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May 25

by Ann deBruyn

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May 25

Best Loans for People with Bad Credit

by Barbara Hadden

If you need to borrow money but your credit is less than stellar, it’s possible you’ll wind up with a bad credit loan. These loans are geared toward individuals with imperfect credit histories who can prove their income and ability to repay the loan. As a result of their bad credit, however, consumers who use bad credit loans typically pay much higher interest rates and loan fees. Bad credit loan customers may also be limited in how much they can borrow as well as the terms of their loan�

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May 25

A Guide to Auto Loans in 2022

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May 23

How To Invest And Live Off Dividends

by Barbara Hadden

This is a guest post by Josh Arnold for SureDividend.com At Sure Dividend, we are big proponents of investing in high-quality dividend growth stocks, such as the Dividend Aristocrats. This is a group of stocks that have increased their dividends for 25+ consecutive years, making them ideal candidates for investing for passive income. The goal of most investors is to build enough wealth over time that they can stop working and retire. After all, in order to retire, one needs a sizable portfol

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May 22

Can Priceline Get Me a Good Deal?

by Ann deBruyn

Is Priceline legit? This online travel agency is well known and joins plenty of others in promising good travel deals for flights, hotels, rental cars and more. But is this true? It can be. Let’s take a look at how Priceline works, whether it’s reliable and how it can save you money. Like many other online travel agencies, travel can be booked through Priceline on its own dedicated website. So, how does Priceline work? It essentially acts as a middleman between you and the travel ope

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May 22

JetBlue baggage fees and how to avoid paying them

by Ann deBruyn

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May 22

How Debt-Related Stress Affects Body and Mind

by Ann deBruyn

Being in debt feels like you’re always a step behind. It doesn’t help that debt is spoken about as something that’s your fault — too much online shopping, or too many pricey pitchers of mimosas at brunch. “In our culture, in our country, we have a lot of noise about debt,” says Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based financial therapist and author of “The Financial Anxiety Solution.” “We make it mean a lot about who we are, our character, our willpower.” In

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May 22

Buffet breakdown: Which cruise lines have self-serve buffets, and which ones don’t?

Like other major U.S. airlines, United provides travel funds for its customers. These can come about as a gift due to a canceled flight or other reasons. However, finding and using these funds isn’t the most intuitive experience. So let’s look at how to apply travel funds on United, where you can find them and the different types of travel funds. How do you get United travel funds? There are three major types of travel funds that you’ll find within your United account. Fut

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May 19

8 more at-home COVID-19 tests are available from the government, but they can’t be used for travel

by Ann deBruyn

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May 19

Your Payment Processor Froze Your Account — Now What?

by Ann deBruyn

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May 18

IHG offers status challenge to its two top status tiers — is it worth it?

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May 18

Why Marriott’s Protea Hotel Kruger Gate is perfect for an independent South African safari

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May 18

How Long Do Hard Inquiries Stay on Your Credit Report?

by John Stapel

There are several important things to understand about hard credit inquiries and how they affect your credit. The following topics should help you better understand how credit inquiries work, how they can lower your credit score, and what you can do about inaccurate hard inquiries. What Are Hard Inquiries? There are two types of credit inquiries: Hard Inquiry: Also called a hard pull, this kind of credit check occurs when you apply for a loan. For example, when you apply for a credit card, a

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May 18

Barclays AAdvantage Aviator Business Credit Card Review (2022.5 Update: 80k+$95 Offer!)

by Ann deBruyn

physixfan 2022-05-04 2022-05-04 2022.5 Update: The new offer is 80k+$95! This is the best ever offer on this card. 2022.3 Update: This card is alive again. The current offer is 70k. HT: FM. 2021.11 Update: This card is probably discontinued. Application Link Barclays AAdvantage Aviator Business Benefits 80k+$95 offer: earn 80,000 AAdvantage Miles and $95 statement credit after spending $2,000 within the first 90 days. This is the best ever offer o

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May 18

by Ann deBruyn

Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This episode is dedicated to a Travel Nerd’s story about traveling to Tokyo for a vacation that balanced moments of luxury and cost-saving travel hacks. Check out this episode on any of these platforms: Track your money with NerdWallet Skip the bank apps and see all your accounts in one place. Our take Taking a multi-week vacation using points and miles mean

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May 13

Lufthansa apologizes for barring Jewish passengers after mask dispute

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May 13

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May 07

Best Medicare Supplement Plans in Pennsylvania

by Ann deBruyn

Pennsylvania has over 2.8 million Medicare beneficiaries — the fifth highest total of any state . About 1.5 million of those beneficiaries have Original Medicare (Part A and Part B). Here’s what you need to know about finding the best Medigap policy for you in Pennsylvania. Most popular Medicare Supplement Insurance plan types in Pennsylvania There are 10 standard Medigap plan types available in Pennsylvania (Plan C and Plan F aren’t available for new Medicare members). How

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May 07

Delta cuts 3 domestic routes as it continues making pandemic-era tweaks

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May 03

Best Medicare Supplement Plans in Texas

by Ann deBruyn

Texas has over 4.4 million Medicare beneficiaries — the third highest total of any state . Of those, about 2.3 million Texans have Original Medicare (Part A and Part B). Here’s what you need to know about finding the best Medigap policy for you in Texas. Most popular Medicare Supplement Insurance plan types in Texas There are 10 standard Medigap plan types available in Texas (Plan C and Plan F aren’t available for new members), but they’re not all equally popular. In fact

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May 03

How To Invest And Live Off Dividends

by Barbara Hadden

This is a guest post by Josh Arnold for SureDividend.com At Sure Dividend, we are big proponents of investing in high-quality dividend growth stocks, such as the Dividend Aristocrats. This is a group of stocks that have increased their dividends for 25+ consecutive years, making them ideal candidates for investing for passive income. The goal of most investors is to build enough wealth over time that they can stop working and retire. After all, in order to retire, one needs a sizable portfol

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May 02

Business Insurance Near You: How to Find an Agent

by Ann deBruyn

If you’re looking for business insurance near you, you’re probably searching for a local agent you can trust. After all, you might get small-business insurance from this person for years and rely on them for help navigating crises like natural disasters and employee injuries. If your insurance needs are simple and you want coverage right away — for instance, you need general liability insurance before you sign a lease — it might be easiest to buy business insurance online .

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May 02

Oktoberfest returns to Germany this fall

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May 02

Couple gets married on board Southwest Airlines flight

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Apr 27

Get up to $50 off your next Alaska flight when you sign up for Mileage Plan

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Apr 27

How to Remove a Repossession From Your Credit Reports

by John Stapel

When you stop making payments on an auto loan, the lender will take the vehicle back. In lending terms, this is called repossession. Read on to find out how to remove an invalid repossession from your credit report. A repossession could happen in two ways: You could surrender the vehicle voluntarily and retain some control over the process. The bank could send someone to reclaim the vehicle — often without notifying you in advance. Either kind of repossession hurts your credit score. The ne

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Apr 27

Opinion: Business Class Doors Are Actually Revolutionary

by Ann deBruyn

DEVGRU 2022-04-23 2022-04-23 Matt at Live and Let’s Fly wrote a piece a few days ago calling doors in business class suites “(a)n n unnecessary gimmick”. His main argument is that such doors are (1) thin and flimsy, (2) not tall enough to provide a meaningful amount of privacy, (3) poor in quality, and finally (4) conducive to a sense of claustrophobia. Instead, it is claimed that all is well with the current generation business class seats, such as Apex Suite

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Apr 27

Best Mortgage Lenders for April 2022 – 6 Picks

by Barbara Hadden

The best mortgage lenders offer a variety of benefits that help them stand out, from low-interest rates to reasonable closing costs. Most of the top lenders also make it easy to shop around and compare mortgage rates online and from the comfort of your home, and many specialize in mortgage loan products that help first-time buyers ease their way into homeownership. If you’re shopping for a new home or you need to refinance the mortgage for a property you already own, you should find out whi

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