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Sep 12

How to Handle Taxes and Cryptocurrency

by CEES STAPEL

When cryptocurrency first hit the scene about a dozen years ago, it came with a few compelling qualities that made it attractive to at least a small number of people. First and foremost is that it’s decentralized. It’s not issued by a bank or subject to the control of the central bank, the way fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar or the euro are. Second, transactions are fast and simple. That’s because they move between individuals, not institutions. And third, crypto transa

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Sep 12

Chase Total Checking Account Review (2021.9 Update: $225 Offer + Additional $100 If Apply For CFU Together)

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physixfan 2021-09-11 2021-09-11 7 Comments 2021.9 Update: Chase used to do checking and savings combo offer. There is a new checking and credit card combo offer now: earn additional $100 if you open a checking account and a CFU together. You will get $225 for checking plus $200 (+5x) for CFU and additional $100 for opening both, that’s $525 in total. Offer expires on 2021.10.04. HT: DoC. 2021.4 Update: The current offer is $225 for checking and nothing f

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Sep 12

What is a good credit score range?

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You probably hear all the time about how important a good credit score is. You’ve likely also heard that a good credit score is essential to getting a mortgage, or a good deal on a personal loan for a car. But what exactly is your credit score, anyway? And what even constitutes a “good” credit score range? How is this calculated, and why is it so important? And if you happen to have a fair or not-so-great credit score, are you just out of luck, or are there steps you ca

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Sep 12

Best World of Hyatt Hotels in the Caribbean

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World of Hyatt members dreaming of an escape in the Caribbean region will find lots of exciting properties where they can earn or redeem their points. The hotel's award chart makes it easy to see how many points you need for your trip, with hotels and resorts organized by category. World of Hyatt’s all-inclusive properties use a separate award chart; although different, its standard base rates prove helpful in guiding a points budget. Plus, when you redeem World of Hyatt points at a

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Sep 12

How to Cancel a United Flight

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If you’re considering flying with United Airlines anytime soon or already have something booked, it’s a good idea to learn the cancellation and refund rules. This way, if something comes up and your travel plans change, you’ll know how to cancel your flight. Here’s what to know about canceling a United Airlines flight — whether you purchased the ticket outright or redeemed MileagePlus miles to book your ticket. Which tickets can be canceled and when? Most United tickets are

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Sep 12

Lightspeed Restaurant Review 2021: Pricing, Features, Alternatives

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Lightspeed Restaurant offers a simple and intuitive interface that belies a robust feature set. With features including mobile ordering, floor-plan management and a variety of integrations and add-ons, its functionality extends to full-service restaurants, quick-service restaurants, hotel restaurants, bars, nightclubs and cafés. While Lightspeed Restaurant is a great fit for small and mid-sized restaurants, this POS system can work for large businesses too. Here's what you need to kno

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Sep 12

4 credit cards that will help you manage your finances better

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Sep 12

5 Ways to Rein In Impulse Spending

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Since the COVID-19 vaccine started becoming available in the U.S., there have been more opportunities to impulse spend on items and experiences that you didn’t get to enjoy early in the pandemic. With the freedom to do more, consumers are spending more. For the first seven months of 2021, retail sales were up 15.5% compared to that same period in 2020, according to calculations by the National Retail Federation. As some restrictions have eased, it’s likely that you’ve had new spend

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Sep 13

10 of the best national parks to visit in the fall

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Sep 13

Lightspeed Restaurant Review 2021: Pricing, Features, Alternatives

by CEES STAPEL

Lightspeed Restaurant offers a simple and intuitive interface that belies a robust feature set. With features including mobile ordering, floor-plan management and a variety of integrations and add-ons, its functionality extends to full-service restaurants, quick-service restaurants, hotel restaurants, bars, nightclubs and cafés. While Lightspeed Restaurant is a great fit for small and mid-sized restaurants, this POS system can work for large businesses too. Here's what you need to kno

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Sep 13

Deal alert: JetBlue Mint or AA business class for under $800 round-trip

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Sep 13

The Best Lesser-Known Travel Credit Cards

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If you are familiar with award travel, you have probably heard of some of the big names, such as Chase Sapphire Reserve® and The Platinum Card® from American Express . For the unfamiliar, these cards allow consumers to earn reward points on purchases that they can then turn into highly discounted travel. But aside from these cards, there is a whole host of lesser-known travel credit cards with decent benefits. Not everyone talks about these, but they should. Let’s take a look a

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Sep 14

4 reasons to fly Saga Class on Icelandair’s new Boeing 737 MAX over the larger 767

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Sep 14

UTMA & UGMA: Understanding Uniform Transfers & Gifts to Minors

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As a parent or guardian, planning for your child’s needs is top of mind. Lots of times, this leads to a conversation about saving for college, but focusing solely on education might not be the best fit for every child. Enter the UTMA or UGMA account, also known as the custodial account. What is a UTMA or UGMA account? UTMA and UGMA accounts are taxable investment accounts set up to benefit a minor, but controlled by an adult custodian (parent, guardian, relative, etc.) until the mino

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Sep 14

Earn 60k bonus miles: Capital One Venture Rewards credit card review

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Sep 14

Smart Money Podcast: Lifestyle Creep and Booking Cheap Travel

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Sean Pyles: Welcome to the NerdWallet Smart Money podcast, where we answer your personal finance questions and help you feel a little smarter about what you do with your money. I'm Sean Pyles. Sara Rathner: And I'm Sara Rathner, filling in for Liz Weston, at least for the start of this episode. To contact the Nerds, call or text us on the hotline at 901-730-6373. That's 901-730-NERD, or email us at podcast@nerdwallet.com , and hit that subscribe button to get new episodes delivere

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Sep 17

What You Should Know About Cash Back Credit Cards

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What is a cash back credit card? A type of rewards cards that provide points per dollar spent on purchases. These can be redeemed for store and gift certificates, airline miles, or PayPal payments among other things. The most common point system is one where 1% to 5% of your spending with the card equals penny intervals in which you will receive a percentage based upon how much money was made as well as an extra bonus when signing up through certain companies such as Bluebird by American Express

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